The community health nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a patient in the patient's home. The order reads "amoxicillin as directed BID PO." The nurse will perform which action?

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The order "amoxicillin as directed BID PO" lacks specific dosage information, so the nurse should contact the provider to confirm the correct dose before administering the medication.

The Community Health Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Medication