Which action will the nurse take if a dosage is unclear on a healthcare provider's order?
A) Ask the patient what dosage was given in the past.
B) Ask another physician to determine the correct dosage.
C) Tell the patient that the medication will not be given.
D) Contact the healthcare provider to verify the correct dosage.

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When a dosage is unclear on a healthcare provider's order, the nurse should contact the healthcare provider to verify the correct dosage. It is not appropriate to ask the patient or another physician for clarification as the healthcare provider who issued the order is responsible for prescribing and adjusting medication dosages. Refusing to administer the medication without clarification may compromise the patient's care.

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