Management of CareQuestion 50 of 2368
Before giving a prescribed medication, a nurse reviews a laboratory result that is of concern for the client's current condition. Which action is most appropriate?
- Give the medication and recheck the laboratory value next shift
- Give the medication and document the laboratory result afterward
- Ask a colleague to give the medication so the nurse is not responsible
- Notify the provider and verify the prescription is appropriate before giving the medication
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Correct answer: Notify the provider and verify the prescription is appropriate before giving the medication
The nurse must notify the provider about concerning results and verify the prescription before implementing it.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nursing Process: Sources of Assessment Data. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026