A nurse is reviewing a client's medication list and notices that the client is taking two medications that have a potential interaction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The nurse should notify the provider and document the interaction in the client's chart when a potential medication interaction is identified. The provider may need to adjust or change one or both of the medications to prevent if from harming the client.

A) Correct. This is the appropriate action for the nurse to take when a potential medication interaction is identified.

B) This is not an appropriate action. The nurse should not hold or alter any prescribed medications without consulting with the provider first.

C) This is not an appropriate action. The nurse should not administer both medications as prescribed without notifying the provider of the potential interaction. This could put the client at risk for adverse effects or reduced efficacy of one or both of the medications.

D) This is not an appropriate action. The nurse should not rely on the client's self-report of problems with taking both medications. The client may not be aware of or recognize all of the possible signs and symptoms of a medication interaction.

The nurse should check the medication label against the MAR three times: before removing the medication from the storage area, before preparing or measuring the medication, and before administering the medication to the client.

The nurse should also ask the client to state their name and date of birth and use a barcode scanner to verify the client's identification band and the medication. These are methods of ensuring that the right medication is given to the right client.

The nurse should follow the six rights of medication administration: right client, right medication, right dose, right route, right time, and right documentation.

The nurse should document the medication administration as soon as possible after giving the medication, not after completing other tasks.

a) Correct. This is one of the methods of ensuring medication safety.

b) Correct. This is another method of ensuring medication safety.

c) Correct. This is a third method of ensuring medication safety.

d) Incorrect. The nurse should document the medication administration as soon as possible after giving the medication, not after completing other tasks.

e) Correct. This is a general principle of medication safety.