When the nurse manager orders supplies for the unit, which communication mode is best?
A) Telephone
B) Email
C) In person
D) Voice mail

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1. Telephoning an order leaves room for misinterpretation or inaccuracy in recording what was ordered.
2. To avoid misunderstanding what supplies are needed, a written request is the most appropriate choice. It avoids misunderstanding because the items can be checked off a list.
3. A verbal order in person may still result in double orders because there is no written record of what was ordered.
4. Voice mail may result in a mistake because there is no written record of what was ordered.

When the Nurse Manager Orders Supplies for the Unit, Which