A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who states, "That looks different from the pill I usually take." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A. "This is the medication prescribed by your provider." – While possibly true, this response dismisses the client’s concern and doesn’t promote safety or verification. B. "This hospital might use a different manufacturer, but the medication is the same." – This assumes the nurse has verified the medication, which has not yet been confirmed. C. "Describe what the pill looks like." – This response engages the client, encourages verification, and promotes medication safety. If there’s a discrepancy, the nurse should hold the medication and verify before administration. D. "This pill is probably from a different lot number than yours at home." – This makes an assumption without checking, and does not address the client’s concern appropriately or safely.