When the LPN/LVN determines that a physician-ordered medication is inappropriate, which of the following actions is appropriate? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Contact the prescriber.
2. Discuss the order with another LPN/LVN.
3. Document notification of the provider, as well as the provider's response, in the notes.
4. If the prescriber cannot be reached, administer the medication.
5. Ask another nurse to administer the medication.
1,3
Rationale: The nurse should contact the prescriber and discuss the rationale for believing the medication or dosage to be inappropriate.
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