The nurse transcribes a medication order that is outside the acceptable dosage, and attempts to call the physician but is unable to reach her. The nurse's most appropriate action is to:
1. Administer the medication as ordered.
2. Withhold the medication until the physician can be reached.
3. Contact the nursing supervisor.
4. Give the proper dosage of the drug.
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Rationale 1: As a client advocate, the nurse's best action is to notify the nursing supervisor, who will assist in obtaining clarification for the order. Administering the dosage the nurse believes to be correct is prescribing, which is outside the scope of practice for the nurse and dangerous for the client. Holding the medication could result in a poor outcome for the client because she would not receive a necessary medication. Administering the medication as ordered would likely result in harm to the client.
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