The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Controlled Substance

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer a controlled substance.Which action must the nurse take first if controlled medication is discarded?

• A) Count the amount of medication daily.
• B) Document the amount wasted.
• C) Have a nurse witness the wasting of the drug.
• D) Administer the unused portion on another patient.

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