Management of CareQuestion 1780 of 2368
A provider gives a nurse a new telephone order. Which action should the nurse take to complete the ISBARR process?
- Write the order down and read it back after giving the dose
- Repeat the order back to the provider to confirm it and document the communication
- Thank the provider and ask the pharmacist to confirm it
- Enter the order and notify the provider only if there are questions
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Correct answer: Repeat the order back to the provider to confirm it and document the communication
The nurse repeats new orders back to confirm accuracy and documents the communication in the client's chart.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team: ISBARR. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026