Which of the following is NOT done by the nurse when documenting a telephone order from a physician?
a. Have another nurse listen if having difficulty understanding the order.
b. Record telephone orders immediately.
c. The physician needs to countersign the telephone order.
d. Use a tape recorder when taking a telephone order.
ANS: D
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