The nurse cannot read the number of milligrams (mg) to be administered in a drug order written by the health care provider. It is questionable whether 125 mg, 1.25 mg, or 12.5 mg should be...

The nurse cannot read the number of milligrams (mg) to be administered in a drug order written by the health care provider. It is questionable whether 125 mg, 1.25 mg, or 12.5 mg should be administered. What action would be most appropriate to prevent a medication error?

1. Telephone the health care provider about the illegible medication order.

2. Ask another nurse to read the questionable medication order.

3. Contact the pharmacist about the medication order.

4. Consult a drug handbook and administer the normal dose.