While Admitting a Patient from Home to the Skilled Nursing

Multiple Choice

While admitting a patient from home to the skilled nursing facility, the nurse notes that the patient has brought medications that are not included on the primary care provider's medication order sheet. The nurse's best initial action is to:

A) send the medications home with a family member.
B) seal the medications in an envelope and lock it in the medicine cart.
C) administer the medications with the ordered medications.
D) notify the physician about the medications the patient has been taking.