The Medication Order Reads, "Give Ondansetron (Zofran) 4 Mg, 30

question 1

Multiple Choice

The medication order reads, "Give ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg, 30 minutes before beginning chemotherapy to prevent nausea." The nurse notes that the route is missing from the order. What is the nurse's best action?

• A) Give the medication intravenously because the patient might vomit.
• B) Give the medication orally because the tablets are available in 4-mg doses.
• C) Contact the prescriber to clarify the route of the medication ordered.
• D) Hold the medication until the prescriber returns to make rounds.

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