A nurse receives a new prescription over the telephone from a client's provider. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Write down the complete prescription.

Read back the prescription to the provider.

Document the prescription as a telephone prescription in the medical record.

Ensure that the provider signs the prescription.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

When receiving a new prescription over the telephone from a client’s provider, the nurse should first write down the complete prescription to ensure that all the details are accurately recorded.
Choice B is wrong because reading back the prescription to the provider should be done after writing down the complete prescription.
Choice C is wrong because documenting the prescription as a telephone prescription in the medical record should be done after writing down the complete prescription and reading it back to the provider.
Choice D is wrong because ensuring that the provider signs the prescription should be done after writing down the complete prescription, reading it back to the provider, and documenting it in the medical record.

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Correct Answer is ["C","D","E"]

Explanation

An oral airway can help maintain an open airway during a seizure.

Supplemental oxygen supplies can be used to provide oxygen if the client’s breathing is compromised.

Oral suction equipment can be used to clear secretions from the client’s mouth and prevent aspiration.

Limb restraints: Restraints should not be used during a seizure as they can cause injury.

Blood glucose monitor: While it is important to monitor blood glucose levels in clients with seizures, it is not a priority during a seizure.

A. The mother's 21-year-old sibling. B. The infant's provider. C. The infant's grandparent. D. The infant's 17-year-old mother.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

In general, parental (or legal guardian) consent is required for any diagnostic or surgical procedure performed on a child under the age of 181.
Choice A is wrong because the mother’s 21-year-old sibling is not a parent or legal guardian of the infant.
Choice B is wrong because the infant’s provider cannot sign the consent form on behalf of the infant.
Choice C is wrong because the infant’s grandparent cannot sign the consent form unless they are a legal guardian of the infant.

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