A client is prescribed a medication that the nurse has never administered and information about the medication is not in the drug reference manual.What should the nurse do?
A)Follow the physician's orders as written and give the medication.
B)Call the pharmacy and do further investigating before administering the medication.
C)Ask the client about this medication.
D)Call the physician and ask what the medication is and what it is for.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

It is important for the nurse to have complete knowledge about the medication before administering it. As there is no information available in the drug reference manual, the nurse should call the pharmacy or do further investigation before giving the medication to the client. This will ensure that the medication is appropriate for the client and given in the correct manner.

A Client Is Prescribed a Medication That the Nurse Has