The nurse manager is given a fax machine to receive physician orders and fax patient information to physicians' offices. Where is the best place for the nurse manager to place the new machine?
1. In the hallway away from patient rooms
2. Behind the nurse's desk on the unit
3. In the manager's office
4. In the supply room
ANS: 2
The nurse's desk on the unit is a good spot because it will allow the nurses to protect the privacy of information arriving via fax and will also be in a place where someone will notice when a new fax arrives.
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