The client has been ordered treatment with Wycillin. The nurse notes that the solution is milky in color. What is the highest priority action on the part of the nurse?
a. Call the pharmacist and report the milky color.
b. Add normal saline to dilute the medication.
c. Call the physician and report the milky appearance.
d. Administer the medication as ordered by the physician.
ANS: D
Wycillin has a milky appearance; this appearance should not concern the nurse.
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