The Nurse Caring for a Newly Admitted Client Is Reviewing

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a newly admitted client is reviewing the medication prescription sheet in preparation for administering medications to the client. The nurse notes that the physician has prescribed a medication dose that is twice the amount that the cl ient has reported taking prior to admission. The most appropriate nursing action is to:

A) Contact the physician directly.
B) Administer the medication as prescribed.
C) Question the client regarding the accuracy of the reported dosage.
D) Ask the physician about the prescription the next time the physician makes rounds.