Multiple Choice
A patient refuses medication. Which is the nurse's first action?
A) Educate the patient about the importance of the medication.
B) Discreetly hide the medication in the patient's favorite gelatin.
C) Agree with the patient's decision and document it in the chart.
D) Explore with the patient reasons for not wanting to take the medication.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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