A nurse is called to the telephone to receive an order from a physician for a patient who needs pain medication. After clearly establishing the identity of the patient and physician, the nurse should:
A) Write the drug on the order sheet, fax the order sheet to the pharmacy, obtain the drug, and promptly bring the drug to the bedside.
B)Ask the charge nurse to spell the drug's name if unsure how to spell it, and record the drug name, dose, method of administration, and frequency on the order sheet.
C)Repeat what the physician says, then write it down on the order sheet.
D)Write the order on the order sheet, read the order back to the physician, and verify the order is accurate.

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Repeating the order back to the physician and verifying its accuracy is a critical step in ensuring patient safety and avoiding medication errors. This practice helps to confirm that the nurse has correctly understood the physician's instructions.

A Nurse Is Called to the Telephone to Receive an Order