A nurse is reviewing a physician order for a medication that she does not recognize. After the nurse looks up the medication in a drug reference with no success, what should she do next?
Explanation
•A pharmacist is the most reliable source of information about medications.
Incorrect options:
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•Do not call the physician until you can confirm the drug name is incorrect.
•Never ask the patient about a drug. The nurse will appear incompetent and unqualified.
•Never administer a medication you do not know.