An np sees a preschooler in clinic for the first time. when obtaining a medication history, the np notes that the child is taking a medication for which safety and effectiveness in children has not been established in drug information literature. the np

The np should go contact the doctor and parent and let them know that the medication is unsafe and that the child should be prescribed a new drug. He or she should not let the preschooler leave without taking action. The child could get hurt or sick if the medication is not changed.