RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1726 of 2368

A nurse is about to give a medication to a client who is breastfeeding. Which action is most appropriate?

  1. Give the drug because breast milk does not contain drugs
  2. Refer to a drug reference and contact the provider with any concerns
  3. Give the drug and tell the client to pump and discard milk
  4. Ask the client to stop breastfeeding for the shift
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Correct answer: Refer to a drug reference and contact the provider with any concerns

Breast milk can contain drugs or metabolites that may be toxic to an infant, so the nurse must check a reference and contact the provider before giving the drug.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics: Other Routes to Consider. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026