Multiple Choice
Which would be the better "best practice" for handling fax transmission of a physician's orders?
A) Treat faxed orders like verbal orders and require authentication of the orders by appropriate medical staff within the required time period.
B) Faxed orders should be placed on the patient's chart immediately upon receipt after the head' nurse signs the orders.
C) Wait 24 hours before placing faxed orders on the patient's chart to ensure that the orders are legitimate.
D) Faxed orders should never be accepted.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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