A nurse has received a new medication order for a patient on the CPOE. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

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Receiving new orders
Most facilities have moved toward electronic medical records (EMR) and computerized provider order entry (CPOE). When receiving newly written orders from the computer (or written orders), first read all of the orders. Then acknowledge them as received as dictated by the CPOE system protocol. Verbally communicate the stat (do immediately) orders immediately to the nurse responsible for carrying them out. Enter the orders into the computer care plan and electronic medication administration record (eMAR) or Kardex, medication and treatment cards, and/or paper MAR if used. Each medication order must include the patient's name and room number, the name of the medication (preferably both generic and trade name), ordered dosage, route of administration, the times the doses are to be given, the date the order was written, and the date it is to be discontinued and/or renewed. Acknowledge each medication as it is ordered by the health care provider and verified by the pharmacist. Check off each order as it is transcribed. Narcotics, anticoagulants, hypnotics, and antibiotics must be renewed every 48 to 72 hours, depending on agency policy and state laws.

A Nurse Has Received a New Medication Order for a Patient