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A Texas Medication Aide (MA) is asked by a resident's family member to administer a medication that was prescribed by an out-of-state doctor but is not on the facility's current physician's order sheet. What is the most appropriate legal and ethical action for the MA to take?
Administer the medication as requested to ensure resident satisfaction.
Administer the medication but document it as an "as needed" (PRN) dose.
Refuse to administer the medication and inform the supervising nurse.
Contact the out-of-state doctor directly to verify the order.
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Refuse to administer the medication and inform the supervising nurse.
Explanation:
C. Refuse to administer the medication and inform the supervising nurse.Explanation: Medication Aides must administer medications only as ordered by a physician/practitioner and limited under medication aide rules. Administering medication without a current, valid order from the facility's physician would be outside the MA's scope of practice and a violation of legal and ethical guidelines.
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