A licensed practical nurse (LPN) tells the registered nurse (RN) that she administered acetaminophen (Tylenol) to a client by way of the rectal route rather than the prescribed oral route because the client was extremely nauseated. The RN most appropriately:
A. Asks the LPN to complete and file an incident report
B. Asks the LPN to check the client in 30 minutes to see whether the nausea has subsided
C. Tells the LPN that she made a sound judgment in administering the medication by way of the rectal route
D. Instructs the LPN to write "pr" (per rectum) on the medication record next to the time at which the medication was administered
Answer: A. Asks the LPN to complete and file an incident report
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