The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed oral medication to a client. Before giving the medication, the nurse notices that the name on the prescription label differs slightly from the name listed in the client's EHR. What is the nurse's BEST course of action?
Research the discrepancy in pharmacology references before proceeding.
Hold the medication and wait until the next scheduled dose.
Administer the medication as it aligns with the client's stated condition.
Verify the prescription with the prescribing physician.
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.
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