The nurse is caring for a patient who was just made NPO. The nurse is to administer carvedilol (Coreg) 25 mg PO to the patient for control of high blood pressure. What is the best action of the nurse?
a. Crush the medication and administer it to the patient mixed with applesauce.
b. Administer the medication to the patient with a small sip of water.
c. Contact the patient's physician to clarify the order.
d. Administer the equivalent medication dose through the patient's IV.
ANS: C
The nurse should contact the patient's physician to clarify the order. Oral medications should never be administered to NPO patients without specific orders to do so from the physician. Coreg may not be administered intravenously.
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