A nurse who is starting her shift notices that the physician has been in to do his rounds and has left doctor's orders flagged for the nurse to review. Upon reviewing the doctor's orders, the nurse notices that the doctor's orders are somewhat illegible and the doctors order sheet does not have client identifier information on it. The nurse knows that there are important actions she must take in order to ensure client safety. What are these actions? (Select all that apply.)

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The nurse must contact the physician directly to get clarification and notify the supervisor of the unclear and incomplete orders to ensure client safety. Following unclear or incomplete orders without clarification puts the client at risk, and administering medication without proper identification and clarification of the order is also unsafe.

A Nurse Who Is Starting Her Shift Notices That the Physician