The nurse is reviewing a prescription for a medication with a client. on the prescription, the nurse read "daw." what should the nurse teach the client?

- a generic form of the drug may be provided if available.
- the brand name of the drug must be dispensed.
- a drug with a similar chemical name can be substituted for the prescribed drug.
- the drug is not covered by a current patent.

- The brand name of the drug must be dispensed.

Explanation:

DAW means "dispense as written." That is, the product's brand name has to be used to fill out the prescription. Can not substitute a generic form of the drug. Unable to replace another drug with a similar chemical name. DAW does not reflect unique patent rights.

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