A competent resident refuses a scheduled medication. The medication aide should:

A competent resident refuses a scheduled

Multiple choice — select the best answer

AHide the pill in food and give it anyway
BRespect the refusal, then document and notify the nurse
CForce the resident because the doctor ordered it
DSkip charting since nothing was given

✓ Correct answer: B. Respect the refusal, then document and notify the nurse A competent resident has the right to refuse; the aide honors the refusal, documents it, and reports to the nurse so follow-up can occur.

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