Medical direction has requested that you administer 70 grams of activated charcoal to an overdose patient.Which of the following should you do next?
A) Document the order in writing before carrying it out.
B) Repeat the order back to the physician to make sure you understood correctly.
C) Administer the medication without delay.
D) Prepare the medication and then call the hospital back to re-confirm the order.

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It is always best practice to repeat an order back to the physician to ensure that the correct medication and dosage were understood and documented correctly. This helps to prevent medication errors and ensures patient safety. Once the order is confirmed, then the medication can be administered without delay.

Medical Direction Has Requested That You Administer 70 Grams of Activated