A Nurse Has Withdrawn a Narcotic from the Medication Dispenser

question 23

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A nurse has withdrawn a narcotic from the medication dispenser.Upon checking the drug against the medication administration record,the nurse notices that the narcotic order has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.

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