Scenario 8 A medical assistant prepares to administer a med…
Scenario 8 A medical assistant prepares to administer a medication ordered for intramuscular injection. When reviewing the electronic order, she notices the dose appears much higher than commonly prescribed. The order is poorly written, and the patient has never received this medication before. The assistant pauses before administration and contacts the prescribing provider for clarification. What is the most appropriate action before administering the medication?