ATI RN
ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a medication for a client and observes the date of expiration on the vial occurred 2 months ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Discard the medication. Expired medications may have decreased effectiveness or even be harmful. By discarding the expired medication, the nurse ensures the client's safety and well-being. Returning the medication to the pharmacy (
A) will not address the issue of expiration. Giving the medication (
B) can pose risks to the client. Notifying the provider (
D) is important, but the immediate action should be to discard the expired medication.
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