A cardiac nurse receives a CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry) alert stating a newly ordered beta-blocker is contraindicated due to the patient's documented allergy to carvedilol. What is the most appropriate action?
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A
Override the alert and administer the medication
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B
Contact the prescriber to clarify the order before administering
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C
Hold all beta-blockers indefinitely without notifying anyone
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D
Document the alert and administer a half dose