A physician has written an order for morphine sulfate, 100 mg. The LPN/LVN inquires if he meant to write 10 mg. The physician confirms that he meant 100 mg. What action should the LPN/LVN implement?
a. Call a member of the hospital administra-tion.
b. Refuse to transcribe the order.
c. Call the pharmacist.
d. Notify the nursing supervisor.
D
In the event of a physician's refusal to clarify a questionable order, the LPN/LVN should notify the nursing supervisor to intervene.
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