The nurse receives a medication prescription with no route specified. What is the best action by the nurse?
a. Give it orally, because that is the most common route.
b. Ask the client how he or she usually takes the medication.
c. Call the health care provider to clarify the prescription.
d. Ask another nurse which route to use.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: The route must be designated by the prescriber.
B Incorrect: The route must be designated by the prescriber.
C Correct: The route must be designated by the prescriber.
D Incorrect: The route must be designated by the prescriber.
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