The nurse is having difficulty reading a physician's order for a medication. He or she knows that the physician is very busy and does not like to be called. What is the most appropriate next step for the nurse to take?

The nurse is having difficulty reading a physician's order for a medication. He or she knows that the physician is very busy and does not like to be called. What is the most appropriate next step for the nurse to take?



A) Call a pharmacist to interpret the order
B) Call the physician to have the order clarified
C) Consult the unit manager to help interpret the order
D) Ask the unit secretary to interpret the physician's handwriting



Answer: B


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