Shorthand directions are often:

A) Incomplete and derivative.
B) For the wrong drug by the wrong route.
C) Mistyped and misread.
D) Better than writing the prescription out in longhand.

C

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A. give oxygen only if the patient has labored breathing. B. conclude that the patient is experiencing a heart attack. C. ask her how many pillows she uses when she sleeps. D. place the patient supine to see if the problem worsens.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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