Medicare rules state that the use of verbal orders should be infrequent and used only when the orders cannot be written or given electronically. In addition, verbal orders must be:

Medicare rules state that the use of verbal orders should be infrequent and used only when the orders cannot be written or given electronically. In addition, verbal orders must be:

Medicare rules state that the use of verbal orders should be infrequent and used only when the orders cannot be written or given electronically. In addition, verbal orders must be:


A. written within 24 hours of the patient's admission.
B. accepted by charge nurses only.
C. cosigned by the attending physician within 4 hours of giving the order.
D. recorded by persons authorized by hospital regulations and procedures.


Answer: D. recorded by persons authorized by hospital regulations and procedures.


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