The Nurse Is Always Intimidated When Asking a Physician to Clarify

Multiple Choice

The nurse is always intimidated when asking a physician to clarify orders. Which statements should the nurse use to help counteract this feeling? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A) "I'm sorry, doctor, but I need for you to repeat the dosage on that medication order."
B) "Doctor, what was the dosage on that medication you ordered, and do you want the client up in a chair today?"
C) "How often did you want the furosemide given?"
D) "Uh, can you tell me if you need for this client to be NPO today?"
E) "Doctor, what rate did you want for the IV?"