When taking a telephone order for a medication, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Verify the order with the charge nurse.
b. Call back the prescriber to review the or-der.
c. Repeat the order to the prescriber before hanging up the telephone.
d. Ask the pharmacist to double-check the order.
ANS: C
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