The nurse is administering prescribed medication to an elderly client who tells the nurse that "this is not the color of the pill I normally take." What action should the nurse take in this situation?
A) Recheck the MAR, order, and medication prior to dispensing it.
B) Administer the pill; explain to the client that generic drugs come in different colors.
C) Call the patient's prescribing healthcare practitioner to confirm the order.
D) Document the conversation in the patient record and do not administer the pill.
A
Feedback:
The nurse should always listen to the client. If he or she questions the medication's color, number of tablets being given, or administration route, recheck the MAR, order, and medication label before giving the medication.
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