A physician has written an order for Synthroid, 137 mg. The LPN/LVN is aware that the drug is measured in micrograms. What action should the nurse implement?
a. Transcribe the order as if it were written in micrograms.
b. Notify the nursing supervisor.
c. Transcribe the order as written.
d. Call the prescribing physician.
D
The LPN/LVN may call the physician to clarify the order but may not alter the written order in any way. The order for the correct dose will be written as a new order.
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