The Physician Orders a Brand Name Drug for the Client

The physician orders a brand name drug for the client. The hospital formulary substitutes the generic equivalent of the brand name drug, and the nurse administers the generic drug. Which statement(s) best represents the nurse's action? Select all that apply.

A) The nurse used good judgment in administering the drug.
B) The nurse should have called the pharmacist to see if the drugs were bioequivalent.
C) The nurse was correct; hospital policies allow for this.
D) The nurse should have contacted the physician prior to administering the drug.