Multiple Choice
While being prepared for surgery, the patient tells the nurse about forgetting to take the ordered antibiotics in preparation for the surgery.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Document what the patient just said.
B) Order the missed medication in a parenteral form.
C) Notify the patient's surgeon.
D) Ask the patient why he or she didn't take it.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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