Which prescription would the nurse question since it is inconsistent with the standards established by The Joint Commission?
A)Administer Lasix 20 mg PO daily at 1000.
B)Administer Lasix 10.0 mg PO daily at 1000.
C)Administer digoxin 10 mg PO daily at 1000.
D)Administer digoxin 0.3 mg IV daily at 1000.

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The Joint Commission standards recommend avoiding trailing zeros in medication dosages to prevent errors. Therefore, "10.0 mg" should be written as "10 mg".

Which Prescription Would the Nurse Question Since It Is Inconsistent