After Checking the Following Newly Written Prescription on a Client's

question 4

Multiple Choice

After checking the following newly written prescription on a client's chart-Aspirin, 81 mg p.o.q.d., starting today-the nurse should take which action?

• A)Transcribe the order as written onto the medication administration record (MAR).
• B)Check with the pharmacist to verify that the client is not allergic to aspirin.
• C)Request that the pharmacist send a dose immediately to begin therapy.
• D)Contact the primary care provider to verify the abbreviation q.d.

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