The patient will begin taking penicillin G procaine (Wycillin).The nurse notes that the solution is milky in color. What action will the nurse take?
a. Call the pharmacist and report the milky color.
b. Add normal saline to dilute the medication.
c. Call the physician and report the milky appearance.
d. Administer the medication as ordered by the physician.
ANS: D
Penicillin G procaine (Wycillin) has a milky appearance; therefore, the appearance should not concern the nurse.
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