Multiple Choice
While being prepared for surgery,the patient tells the nurse that he didn't take the ordered antibiotics in preparation for the surgery.What initial action should the nurse take?
A) Document what the patient just said.
B) Order the missed medication but in a parenteral form.
C) Notify the patient's surgeon.
D) Ask the patient why he didn't take it.
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