The nurse is very busy and running late with administering medications and asks the practical nurse (PN) to administer a medication already drawn up in an unlabeled syringe. How should the PN respond?

A. "I am not comfortable doing that; Is there something else I can do to help you?": The PN should refuse to administer an unlabeled medication because it violates safety standards and legal regulations. Offering to assist in another way demonstrates professionalism while maintaining patient safety. B. "Teamwork is the best approach. I will be glad to help you get caught up.": Agreeing to help without addressing the unlabeled syringe does not ensure safety and could place both the PN and the patient at risk. C. "You should know that I cannot administer the medication in this syringe.": While accurate, this statement is abrupt and does not offer an alternative solution or maintain a collaborative approach with the nurse. D. "As long as the charge nurse checks the syringe, I can give the medication.": Administering medication in an unlabeled syringe is unsafe and not allowed under any circumstances, even if a supervisor checks it. Patient safety must come first.