Crystal, a RN, has been caring for a patient of Dr. Hoover. ...

[eruditmonkey@yahoo.com]

Crystal, a RN, has been caring for a patient of Dr. Hoover. Crystal received an illegible order for a medication. Dr. Hoover has a reputation for impatience and irritability. Knowing Dr.
 
  Hoover's surly nature, which of the following would be the most appropriate action by Crystal? A. Clarify the order with the pharmacy.
  B. Clarify the order with the nursing supervisor.
  C. Clarify the order with Dr. Hoover.
  D. Ask another nurse to look at the order to try to clarify it.

Question 2

The nurse notes that the patient's mucus membranes are dusky, and she retakes the vital signs. This is an example of which of the following American Nurses Association Standards of Practice?
 
  A. Assessment
  B. Nursing diagnosis
  C. Outcomes identification
  D. Implementation

[Tonyam972]

Answer to Question 1

C
A nurse will assess all physician or health care provider orders, and if the nurse determines they are erroneous or harmfulor illegibleobtain clarification from that physician or health care provider.

Answer to Question 2

A
The definition of assessment by the ANA Standards of Practice is that the registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.

[eruditmonkey@yahoo.com]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[billybob123]

Excellent