NCLEX RN Practice Question

The correct answer is to verify the prescription with the prescribing physician. When the medication label and the electronic health record (EHR) contain discrepancies, confirming with the prescriber ensures the correct medication is administered and protects the client from potential harm. Administering the medication without clarification risks medication error. Researching independently in pharmacology references without direct confirmation leaves room for misinterpretation and does not adhere to the nursing process. Holding the medication without addressing the issue also delays appropriate treatment and does not resolve the problem.