The physician has written an order for morphine sulfate, 100 mg. The LPN inquires if he meant to write 10 mg. The physician confirms that he meant 100 mg. The LPN should:
1. call a member of the hospital administration.
2. refuse to transcribe the order.
3. call the pharmacist.
4. notify the nursing supervisor.
4
In the event of a physician's refusal to clarify a questionable order, the LPN should notify the nursing supervisor to intervene.
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