When the nurse is giving a scheduled morning medication,the patient states,"I haven't seen that pill before.Are you sure it's correct?" The nurse checks the medication administration record and sees that medication is listed.Which is the nurse's best response to the patient?

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When giving medications,the nurse must always listen to and honour any concerns or doubts expressed by the patient.If the patient doubts an order,the nurse should check the written order,check with the prescriber,or both.The other options included with this example illustrate the nurse's not listening to the patient's concerns.

When the Nurse Is Giving a Scheduled Morning Medication,the Patient