A nurse reviewing medication orders when she realizes that a patient with renal failure has been prescribed Bactrim (ABX contraindicted in pts with severe renal impairment). What action would be most appropriate according to nursing practice laws?
A. Administer the medication as ordered and then discuss with the physician.
B. Refuse to administer the medication since it is contraindicted for this patient.
C. call the physician who ordered the medication to discuss this inappropriate order.
D. Administer the medication and perform frequent assessments for drug effects.
Ans: C. call the physician who ordered the medication to discuss this inappropriate order.
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