An unknown unconscious client with an elevated temperature is ordered intravenous penicillin. What is the best action for the nurse to take?
a. Administer the medication.
b. Check the chart for allergies.
c. Look for medical alert identification.
d. Notify the nursing supervisor.
C
Allergies need to be identified before medications are administered. This client cannot talk and is unknown, so a chart cannot be retrieved. Clients with allergies are taught to carry medical alert identification.
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