Multiple Choice
A nurse has withdrawn a narcotic from the medication dispenser.Upon checking the drug against the medication administration record,the nurse notices that the narcotic order has expired.What should be the nurse's first action?
A) Return the medication to the medication dispenser according to protocol.
B) Exit the medication room to call the physician to request a reorder of the narcotic.
C) Assess the patient to see if the narcotic is still needed; if so, administer the medication.
D) Call the pharmacy and request that the narcotic be removed from the patient profile.
Correct Answer:
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