The nurse identifies an issue with the labeling of a medication for a patient. What can the nurse do to prevent this situation from creating a medication error?
A) Write over the medication label.
B) Notify the nurse manager about the issue.
C) Contact the pharmacy and discuss ways to eliminate the issue.
D) Document the identification of the issue in the medical record. Correct

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The nurse should contact the pharmacy to discuss and resolve the labeling issue, which directly addresses the problem and helps prevent a medication error.

The Nurse Identifies an Issue with the Labeling of a Medication