A client tells the nurse that the pharmacy will not fill a prescriptio

A client tells the nurse that the pharmacy will not fill a prescription that was written by the physician. Upon closer examination, what should the nurse determine is missing from the prescription?

1. Rx symbol
2. Client’s diagnosis
3. Client’s Social Security number
4. Dispensing instructions for the pharmacist
5. Number of refills

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1, 4, 5
Rationale 1: The Rx symbol is to be written on a prescription.
Rationale 2: The client’s diagnosis is not part of a prescription.
Rationale 3: The client’s Social Security number is not part of a prescription.
Rationale 4: The dispensing instructions for the pharmacist are part of a prescription.
Rationale 5: The number of refills must be provided on a prescription.