Question

Flexi Quiz - Fitner You are a new graduate nurse completing your orientation on a very busy floor. You cannot read a health care provider's order for one of your patient's medications. You have heard from more experienced nurses that this health care provider does not like to be called, and you know that another of the health care provider's patients is very unstable. What is the most appropriate next step for you to take?
A Call the health care provider to clarify the order
B. Talk with your preceptor to help you interpret the order
C. Refer to a medication manual before giving the medication
D. Use your best judgment and critical thinking and administer the dose you think the health care provider ordered ​

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Always clarify with the doctor who wrote the order. The other options are subjective.