When transcribing medication prescriptions, the nurse always spells out the word "units" because:
a. "U" is not a hospital-approved abbreviation.
b. the letter "U" may be misinterpreted as a zero.
c. the letter "U" is also the abbreviation for ointment.
d. the letter "U" also is an abbreviation for undesired.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is true but not the best answer.
B Correct: The abbreviation "U" was placed on the JCAHO (Joint Commission on Healthcare Organizations) "Do Not Use" list, because it can be misinterpreted as a zero.
C Incorrect: This is a false statement.
D Incorrect: This is a false statement.
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