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A. Orienting the patient to the location of the call bell and instructing on its use is crucial for patient safety and assistance, enabling them to call for help when needed.
B. Discussing the expected cost of the room per day may be important but is typically handled by the administrative or financial services staff, not part of the nursing orientation.
C. Shift change times are important for staff but are less pertinent to a patient's immediate needs and orientation to the unit.
D. While creating a comfortable and friendly atmosphere is important, addressing the patient informally by their first name should be done only if the patient expresses a preference for it; it's not part of standard orientation.

A. The director of nurses may oversee the nursing staff but might not directly verify orders.
B. While the LPN/LVN may have specific responsibilities, verifying orders typically falls under the role of an RN with administrative responsibilities.
C. An administrative RN often verifies or reviews newly transcribed orders for accuracy and compliance with facility policies.
D. The unit secretary might assist with clerical tasks, but verifying orders is usually within the nursing scope.