The practical nurse (PN) believes that a prescription for a child is incorrect because the dosage prescribed is the usual adult dosage. Which action should the PN take?

Choice A rationale: Asking another nurse about administering adult dosages to children may provide some insights, but it is not a reliable or definitive source of information. The PN should directly communicate with the healthcare provider who wrote the prescription to ensure accuracy and safety. Choice B rationale: Call the healthcare provider and clarify the prescription. Choice C rationale: While requesting verification from the charge nurse is reasonable, the charge nurse may not have the authority to change or clarify the prescription. The most appropriate action is to directly contact the healthcare provider responsible for the child's care. Choice D rationale: Telling the pharmacy to send an accurate child's dosage assumes that the pharmacy made an error, which may not be the case. The PN should confirm the prescription with the healthcare provider to avoid potential mistakes or misunderstandings.