Nursing · Fundamentals of Nursing
At the end of the evening shift, an admitted patient develops hypoglycemia with a blood glucose level of 45 mg/dL. The nurse receives emergency medication instructions over the phone from the attending doctor. Which action best reflects the Joint Commission 'read-back requirement' policy for verbal/telephonic orders?
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- 1Repeat the drug name and dosage to the supervisor for immediate confirmation
- 2Write the order down, read the complete order back to the prescriber, and obtain verification✓
- 3Listen carefully, verbally repeat the order, and seek verbal confirmation
- 4Document the verbal order into the chart and proceed with drug administration immediately
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Write the order down, read the complete order back to the prescriber, and obtain verification
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