The nurse checks the expiration date on the medication to be administered and finds that the drug expired 2 days ago. What is the most appropriate action on the part of the nurse?
a. Hold one dose of the medication.
b. Return the medication to the pharmacy.
c. Contact the physician for orders.
d. Administer the drug but monitor the client.
ANS: B
When a medication is found to have expired, discard it or return it to the pharmacy.
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