Which events would prevent you from giving an oral medication to a patient? (Select all that apply.)
A. Expiration date has passed.
B. Medication is discolored.
C. One of the "six rights" is absent.
D. The patient refuses to take the drug.
E. The patient has a nasogastric (NG) tube in place to suction.
Answer:
A. Expiration date has passed.
B. Medication is discolored.
C. One of the "six rights" is absent.
D. The patient refuses to take the drug.
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