What does a nurse do after pending the requested medication in a refill encounter?

In a refill encounter, after pending the requested medication, a nurse typically closes the Routing section. This action signifies that the initial processing of the medication refill request has been managed, and it's ready for further steps, such as routing to the appropriate team for finalization or review. Closing the Routing section can help maintain workflow efficiency by indicating to other team members that their involvement is needed next.

Finalizing the medication order usually occurs after all necessary checks and approvals have been completed. Entering a patient’s latest medical history, while important, is not directly related to the immediate follow-up of a pending medication request. Documenting the encounter is an essential step but is typically performed after all actions regarding the medication request have been finalized or closed, ensuring an accurate record of the entire process.