Multiple Choice
Which action will the nurse take when it is determined that the narcotic count is incorrect while obtaining a medication from the narcotic area?
A) Determine the cause of the discrepancy at the end of the shift.
B) Notify the healthcare provider stat.
C) Call the nurse from the previous shift to determine if there was a discrepancy earlier.
D) Report the discrepancy to the charge nurse immediately.
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