A Nurse Brings a Client a Medication That Is Scheduled

A nurse brings a client a medication that is scheduled once daily with food. The medication administration record lists it as being due at 9:00 AM. The client refuses the medication, asking to take it later. The nurse replies "That's OK. I can give it to you with your lunch if you like." Which statement about the nurse is correct? The nurse

A) is being flexible and logical.
B) just made a medication error.
C) needs to call the doctor.
D) should tell the patient to take the medication now.

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