A nurse calls the physician about an order of a medication that has a high recommended dosage. The nurse wasn't able to locate the physician and the medication is already due to be administered. The nurse should:

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The nurse should contact the nursing supervisor. If there is no resolution regarding the order because the physician cannot be located or because the order remains as it was written after talking with the physician, the nurse then should contact nursing supervisor for further clarification as to what the next step should be. Under no circumstances should the nurse proceed to carry out the order until obtaining clarification.

A Nurse Calls the Physician About an Order of a Medication