The nurse is taking an order over the phone for an emergency prescription for a client. Which of the following accurately describes a mandatory step for this procedure?
A) After taking the order, call the physician back and read the order.
B) Document the fact that the order was given by a physician.
C) Make sure the prescriber signs the order within 12–24 hours.
D) Do not take the order if you are not a registered nurse.
C
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The nurse should make sure the order is cosigned by the prescribing person as soon as possible, at least within 12–24 hours. The nurse should read the order back to the healthcare provider before hanging up and document it in the prescribed location. It is important to document that the order was taken by a nurse and that it was read back to the provider. Most acute care facilities allow only registered nurses to accept verbal orders; however, practical/vocational nurses in extended-care facilities and physician's clinics usually are allowed to take them as well.
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