The nurse on duty has just finished preparing medication for administration as she falls and hits her head badly enough to be taken to the emergency room.The supervisor has given you responsibility for medication administration.What should you do?

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It is important to prioritize patient safety and follow standard protocols, which usually include starting medication preparation from the beginning if it was not completed by the original nurse. Administering medication that has been prepared by someone else, particularly if there is a chance the medication can be tampered with, can compromise patient safety. It is better to err on the side of caution and prepare the medication yourself rather than potentially put the patient at risk.

The Nurse on Duty Has Just Finished Preparing Medication for Administration