You are instructed to administer an intravenous (IV) medication to a patient by medical direction. As you prepare to administer a medication from your drug box, you observe it is discolored and cloudy. Which of the following is your best course of action?
a. Administer the medication slowly in the IV line so it will dilute and clear with the IV fluid.
b. Dilute the medication until it becomes clear.
c. Give the medication as directed.
d. Never administer a medication that is discolored or cloudy.
Answer: d. Never administer a medication that is discolored or cloudy.
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