While the nurse is assisting a patient in taking his medications, the medication cup falls to the floor, spilling the tablets. What is the nurse's best action at this time?
a. Discarding the medications and repeating preparation
b. Asking the patient if he will take the medications
c. Waiting until the next dose time, and then giving the medications
d. Retrieving the medications and administering them to avoid waste
ANS: A
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