The client calls the neurology clinic nurse and questions a newly prescribed medication. The client states, "The pharmacist told me this drug is used for Parkinson's disease". Upon checking the medical record the nurse discovers the client was diagnosed with periodic limb movements disorder (PLMD) this morning. What action should the nurse take?
A) Call the pharmacy and reprimand the pharmacist for dispensing the wrong medication.
B) Have the client bring the medication to the clinic for review.
C) Assure the client that medications used to treat Parkinson's disease are also used to treat PLMD.
D) Tell the client not to take the medication because there is most likely an error.
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