During a medication round, a staff nurse reports that a prescribed drug dose appears unsafe. What should the nurse in charge do first?
Correct answer: C. Stop administration and verify the prescription
- A. Tell the nurse to follow the prescription
- B. Ask the nurse to discuss it after the round
- C. Stop administration and verify the prescription
- D. Change the dose without contacting anyone
Explanation
Patient safety takes priority, so the questionable dose should not be administered until it is verified with the prescriber or according to facility policy. Ignoring the concern or changing the order independently is unsafe and outside the nurse's authority.
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