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Can the registered nurse call in medication ordered by an authorized provider to a pharmacy?
Answer

The laws and rules do not prohibit the registered nurse from calling in a medication order from an authorized medical provider. The registered nurse should use nursing judgment and determine whether additional verification or clarification is required. The laws and rules place accountability on the nurse who is implementing the order to implement or clarify that the order is accurate, valid, properly authorized, and is not harmful or potentially harmful to the patient, or is not contraindicated by documented information. Implementing the order is required to see clarification of the order when the registered believes or has any reason to believe one of these contraindications exists, and to take any other action necessary to assure the safety of the patient.

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Standing Orders, Verbal Orders, Electronic Orders, Triage, and Case Management
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