A patient is prescribed bupropion (Wellbutrin SR) 100 mg twice daily.It is time for the second dose today and the drug sent up from the pharmacy is Wellbutrin 100 XL.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Administer the Wellbutrin XL tablet in place of the Wellbutrin SR tablet.
B) Cut the Wellbutrin XL tablet in half and then administer it.
C) Call the pharmacy and obtain a Wellbutrin SR 100 mg tablet.
D) Hold the dose and notify the prescriber.
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