RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 339 of 2368

A client says they have concerns about a medication the nurse is about to give. Which action should the nurse take?

  1. Stop, explore the concerns and review the order before giving it
  2. Explain that the provider ordered it and give it
  3. Give the medication and discuss concerns afterward
  4. Leave the medication at the bedside for the client to decide
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Correct answer: Stop, explore the concerns and review the order before giving it

If a client questions a medication, the nurse stops, explores the concern and reviews the order. The provider is notified if needed.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administration of Enteral Medications: During Administration. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026