- Assume the physician has reviewed the full history.
- Administer the drug as ordered and monitor for reaction.
- Add the information to the patient's allergy/warning section and inform the prescribing physician to prevent future harm.
- Document the oversight but do nothing else.
A nurse discovers that a patient’s medical history includes a previous adverse drug reaction that was not properly documented or flagged in the current electronic health record system. This could lead to re-exposure and harm. What is the nurse’s ethical responsibility?
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