The nurse has administered prescribed allergen injections twice a week for several weeks to an individual with a bee sting allergy. The patient misses three appointments. What action should the nurse take on the patient's next visit?

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The nurse should consult with the physician to confirm the dosage to be given since the patient has missed three appointments. Administration of the dosage as originally prescribed or the same dosage as was given at the last visit may not be appropriate or safe without confirmation from the physician. Restarting the entire immunotherapy schedule would be extreme and not indicated unless directed by the physician.

The Nurse Has Administered Prescribed Allergen Injections Twice a Week