A nurse is administering medications to a client. The client states, "I've never taken that yellow pill before." What should the nurse do first?
A. Tell the client that some are made by different pharmaceutical companies and may look different.
B. Reassure the client that the nurse has triple checked the drug so it is safe to take.
C. Contact the health provider to verify it is the correct medication and dose.
D. Verify the order and double-check the label.
Answer: D
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