Which of the following is the best nursing action to ensure safe medication administration the nurse feels…

Explanation

Core Concept: Nurses have a professional and legal obligation to advocate for patient safety. If a prescribed medication dosage appears unsafe, incorrect, or outside the normal therapeutic range, the nurse must not administer it.

Clinical Presentation:

• N/A (Medication administration safety)

Diagnosis:

• N/A

Management:

• *Acute:* Hold the medication and immediately contact the prescribing doctor to discuss the concerns, verify the order, and request a corrected dosage if necessary.
• *Definitive:* Document the incident, the communication with the physician, and the revised order. Report systemic issues to the pharmacy or nursing management to prevent future prescribing errors.