Ethics, legal nursing, delegation, prioritization · practice question
A nurse receives a telephone order for a new IV opioid. What is the nurse's best action?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. Follow facility policy for verbal/telephone orders, clarify the order, and document it correctly.
Why
Telephone orders require verification per facility policy; the RN does not independently prescribe or skip required safeguards.
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