The hospital’s unit secretary prepares a patient chart, transcribes orders, prepares lab slips and x-ray requests, and f

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The hospital’s unit secretary prepares a patient chart, transcribes orders, prepares lab slips and x-ray requests, and f

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The hospital’s unit secretary prepares a patient chart, transcribes orders, prepares lab slips and x-ray requests, and fills out consent forms. When the patient is admitted, an RN signs the forms. However, the secretary made an error when transcribing the order and the patient is prepped for the incorrect diagnostic testing. Who is responsible?
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