A nurse receives a verbal order from a physician during an emergency. What is the correct procedure for safety?

For VERBAL/TELEPHONE ORDERS, the safe procedure is: WRITE DOWN the order (or enter it), then READ IT BACK to the prescriber for verification (read-back/'repeat-back'), and confirm it is correct; the prescriber must SIGN/authenticate the order within the facility's required timeframe (often 24 hours). NCLEX safe care/communication safety. The READ-BACK step is critical — it catches misheard medications, doses, or routes, preventing errors. Verbal orders should be limited to situations where written/electronic orders aren't feasible (emergencies). This closed-loop communication (write down, read back, confirm) is a key safety practice and tested NCLEX concept.