The physician ordered an oral medication. The nurse incorrectly administered the medication intravenously. What does the best analysis of the nurse's action reveal?
A) An antidote cannot be given.
B) The nurse will be terminated from her job.
C) The medication cannot be retrieved.
D) A lawsuit by the patient will be impending.
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