The nurse is preparing to dispense a medication to a client who is pregnant and has checked for contraindications. What does the term contraindication mean?
a. The medication should not be given.
b. The medication may cause a side effect.
c. The medication is safe to use.
d. The medication should not be given.
a. The medication should not be given.
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a. Contraindicated medications should not be given.
b. Contraindicated medications may be teratogenic to the unborn child. Try again.
c. Contraindicated medications should not be prescribed or dispensed. Try again.
d. Contraindicated medications are not safe to use. Try again.
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