A health care provider writes a medication prescription in a client's record. While transcribing the prescription, the nurse notes that the prescribed dose is three times higher than the recommended dose. The nurse calls the health care provider, who states that this is the dose that the client takes at home and that it is acceptable for this client's condition. What is the appropriate action for the nurse to take?
A. Contacting the nursing supervisor
B. Continuing to transcribe the prescription
C. Asking the nurse assigned to care for the client to administer the medication
D. Verifying the prescribed dose with the client before administering the medication
Ans: A. Contacting the nursing supervisor
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