In administering medications, it is acceptable to _______.
A) give a medication that someone else has prepared as long as you verify that person's credentials.
B) leave the medication at the bedside of a competent sleeping patient so as not to disturb them.
C) return an opened, single-dose packet if the patient is unable to take the medication.
D) None of the above.

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None of the options provided are acceptable practices in medication administration. Medications should always be prepared and administered by the person responsible for the patient's care to ensure accuracy and safety. Leaving medication at a patient's bedside or returning an opened, single-dose packet are both unsafe practices that could lead to medication errors or contamination.

In Administering Medications, It Is Acceptable to _______