The client is being treated with Sprycel. The nurse notes that the tablets have been broken. What is the highest priority nursing intervention?
a. Notify the physician and hold the medication.
b. Send the medication back to the pharmacy.
c. Don gloves to administer the medication.
d. Notify the pharmacist that tablets are broken.
ANS: C
The nurse should wear gloves if tablets of Sprycel have been broken.
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