Which nursing order is complete and correct?
a. "May 10: Nursing assistants will ambulate patient. A. Nurse"
b. "Day nurse will cleanse wound and change dressings every day. May 10, A. Nurse"
c. "Nursing assistants will serve 8 oz glass of juice at each meal, 5/10."
d. "P.M. nurse will ensure that heel protectors are in place before bedtime."
ANS: B
Nursing orders must be signed, dated, and have specific designation as to who will perform intervention and specifics about time or frequency of the intervention.
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