A physician has called with a telephone order for one of her clients.What is the appropriate action by the registered nurse?

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The nurse should use the read-back method to confirm the accuracy of the order with the physician. The order should then be documented on the appropriate order sheet and include the notation "TO" for telephone order. Co-signature by the charge nurse is not necessary. Option C is incorrect because a registered nurse is authorized to take telephone orders from physicians. Option D is incorrect because it is considered fraud to sign someone else's name, even with good intentions.

A Physician Has Called with a Telephone Order for One