A CNS is reviewing a patient's electronic health record and notices that a medication order was entered by a nurse but never co-signed by the prescriber as required by policy. What is the MOST appropriate first action?
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A
Administer the medication since the nurse entered the order
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B
Contact the prescriber immediately to obtain proper authorization
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C
Document the discrepancy and wait until the next shift
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D
Override the policy since the medication is clinically appropriate