Before administering a scheduled narcotic such as meperidine (Demerol),the nurse should take which of the following actions?

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Before administering a scheduled narcotic, the nurse should document the removal of the controlled substance from the storage area to maintain accurate records of the administration and prevent diversion. Choice A is incorrect because canceling the order without authorization is not within the nurse's scope of practice. Choice C is incorrect because counting the doses is only necessary when restocking the controlled substance. Choice D is not the best choice as the nurse should already have knowledge of the medication's classification and administration guidelines.

Before Administering a Scheduled Narcotic Such as Meperidine (Demerol),the Nurse