When the nurse is reviewing a medication order, it is not clear what route should be used for administration. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Use a current drug reference resource
b. Ask the patient what route he normally uses
c. Contact the pharmacist for clarification
d. Call the prescriber to verify the route
Answer: d. Call the prescriber to verify the route
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