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. "You should know that I cannot administer the medication in this syringe.": Although this response is factually correct, it may come across as confrontational. Effective communication in nursing prioritizes professionalism and collaboration while maintaining patient safety. B. "Teamwork is the best approach. I will be glad to help you get caught up.": Agreeing to administer an unlabeled medication violates safety protocols and legal practice standards. Teamwork should never compromise medication safety or proper identification procedures. C. "I am not comfortable doing that. Is there something else I can do to help you?": This response appropriately refuses to administer an unidentified medication while maintaining a cooperative tone. It upholds patient safety and professional ethics without creating conflict. D. "As long as the charge nurse checks the syringe, I can give the medication.": Even with another nurse’s verification, an unlabeled syringe should never be administered because its contents cannot be reliably identified.