Pt (non verbal and cannot write) with chronic bilateral knee pain. Takes norco at home.
When in the hospital, RN brought norco to pt's room but left with medication on the table top. Pt's son pocketed the medication. Son states that he gave it to the father already. RN insist on retrieving the medication wrapper to scan. RN found that the son has pocketed the medication. Son states that he gave the pt home norco instead. When asked for the home medication bottle, son said he only had that one dose.
RN notify care team that pt's son will pocket medication. RN cannot verify whether pt has taken home medication. PT is quiet and not reporting pain anymore. Should the MD be called? What should the next step be?
