Safety & LegalPregunta 87 de 100
If the aide is unsure whether a medication order is correct or safe, the BEST action is to:
a.Give the medication and hope it is fine
b.Hold the medication and clarify with the nurse before giving
c.Guess based on the resident's other pills
d.Ask another resident for advice
Explicación
When any doubt exists about an order's accuracy or safety, the aide holds the dose and clarifies with the licensed nurse before proceeding. Administering a questionable order can cause harm and falls outside safe practice.
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