A patient is due for a 40 mg dose of furosemide (Lasix), at 9:00 AM on May 5, 2013. The drug label reads "20 mg per tablet." The tablets in the bottle appear firm and unbroken. The expiration date on the bottle reads "April 2, 2013." The best nursing action is to:

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The pharmacy should be called, because the medication is past the expiration date and should not be given to the patient.

A Patient Is Due for a 40 Mg Dose of Furosemide