Before administrating the dosage of a prescribed medication, the nurse observes precipitation in the intravenous (IV) solution. What is the priority nursing action?
A. Verify the prescription.
B. Prepare another dose to administer.
C. Check the expiration date of the drug.
D. Stop the infusion and discard the IV solution.
Answer: D. Stop the infusion and discard the IV solution.
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