A nurse is caring for a patient who needs more pain medicine following a surgical procedure. When they call the physician, the doctor gives them an order over the phone to add another narcotic medication to that which is already scheduled. Which of the following should the nurse do to maintain accuracy when taking a telephone order?

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In order to ensure accurate communication, the nurse should repeat the order back to the physician before hanging up. Telephone orders have the potential to cause mistakes if information is not conveyed correctly. Because the nurse is taking orders that may significantly impact the patient's health and outcome, they must communicate very clearly what they believe the physician is saying.

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