The health care provider prescribes a sublingual medication, and the pharmacy sends an oral form.Which action does the nurse take?
A) Administer the identical drug orally.
B) Call the pharmacy for the correct formulation.
C) Withhold the drug and notify the provider.
D) Calculate the oral equivalent dose for the patient.
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