After the nurse hands a client a medication,the client says,"What is this red tablet for? I have always taken a yellow pill." What is the MOST appropriate action for the nurse to take?

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Nurses should recognize that clients have the right to refuse any medication;while clients should be encouraged to take prescribed medications,they should never be coerced into doing so.If the client notes a discrepancy in medications,the nurse should withhold the drug and recheck the medication administration record (MAR)with the health care provider's order sheet.

After the Nurse Hands a Client a Medication,the Client Says,"What