The nurse receives a telephone order from a primary care provider for 40 mEq potassium chloride in 100 mL of sterile water for injection to be infused over 4 hours.Which action must the nurse take to ensure the accuracy of the order?

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It is important for the nurse to repeat the order back to the prescriber to ensure accuracy and prevent errors. Even if the nurse believes she understood the order correctly, repeating it back can catch any miscommunications or misunderstandings.

The Nurse Receives a Telephone Order from a Primary Care