When is it acceptable to take a verbal order from the prescriber before giving a drug to a patient?
a. During the nightshift when the prescriber is not at the hospital
b. In an emergency situation such as a cardiac arrest
c. When a patient is experiencing severe pain
d. At any time it is convenient
ANS: B
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