The label on your patient's prescribed metered-dose inhaler reads as follows: "Administer three puffs as needed for shortness of breath." Your protocols state that you can only assist with two puffs. The patient is extremely short of breath. You should:

A) administer three puffs.
B) not administer the medication.
C) contact medical direction for orders.
D) administer two puffs.

C

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Which statement best describes the ownership of health records?

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