[Verified Answer]: A nurse is preparing to administer…

A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client on a busy medical surgical unit. As they review the MAR, they notice that they do not have knowledge of one of the medications. What does the nurse do? a) Compare the medication with the prescriber’s order to ensure it is correct. b) Find a resource and research the medication prior to administering it. c) Administer the medications, and look up the unknown medication later. d) Ask a colleague what the medication is for and then administer it.