A nurse is administering medications to a 4-year-old patient. After he or she explains which medications are being given, the mother states, "I don't remember my child having that medication before." What is the nurse's next action?

A nurse is administering medications to a 4-year-old patient. After he or she explains which medications are being given, the mother states, "I don't remember my child having that medication before." What is the nurse's next action?



A) Give the medications
B) Identify the patient using two patient identifiers
C) Withhold the medications and verify the medication orders
D) Provide medication education to the mother to help her better understand her child's medications





Answer: C


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