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In some health care facilities the LPN/LVN is allowed to take telephone orders from a health care provider. What is one precaution the nurse must take when receiving a verbal order?
- A. Write quickly.
- B. Repeat the order to the health care provider.
- C. Have another nurse listen on an extension.
- D. Sign and initial the health care provider's name on the order.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should always repeat the order to the health care provider. The nurse should write slowly to avoid making a mistake. It is not necessary to have another nurse listen to the verbal order. The nurse should not sign the health care provider's name to the order.
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