An LVN/LPN works on a very busy 35-bed medical-surgical unit.The RN team leader gives her a syringe with "pain medication" in it and asks the LPN/LVN nurse to administer this medication to a patient.What should be the nurse's first action?
A) Assist the team leader by giving the medication as requested for this time only.
B) Administer the medication this time because it is an emergency.
C) Take time and prepare the medication herself and give as prescribed.
D) The LVN/LPN doesn't have to do anything; it is not her patient.
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