The nurse identifies that a patient has received Mylanta (simethicone) instead of the prescribed Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for the problem of indigestion.The nurse's next intervention is to
A) Do nothing, no harm has occurred.
B) Assess and monitor the patient.
C) Notify the physician, treat and document.
D) Complete an incident report.
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