The Patient States "I Don't Take That Medication" When the Nurse

question 23

Multiple Choice

The patient states "I don't take that medication" when the nurse hands the pill to the patient.What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "It is probably the generic form of the medication you normally take."
• B) "I will check your chart to see if your medication was changed."
• C) "The other nurse drew up the medication so I am sure it is correct."
• D) "I will chart that you refused to take the medication as it is ordered."

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