Multiple Choice
An order is written for meperidine (Demerol) ,500 mg IM q3-4h prn for pain.The nurse recognizes that this is significantly more than the usual therapeutic dose.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A) Give 50 mg IM as it was probably intended to be written.
B) Refuse to give the medication, and notify the nurse manager.
C) Administer the medication, and watch the patient carefully.
D) Call the prescriber to clarify the order.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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