Scenario 8  A medical assistant prepares to administer a med…

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Scenаriо 8  A medicаl аssistant prepares tо administer a medicatiоn ordered for intramuscular injection. When reviewing the electronic order, she notices the dose appears much higher than commonly prescribed. The order is poorly written, and the patient has never received this medication before. The assistant pauses before administration and contacts the prescribing provider for clarification. Which professional principle supports the assistant's decision?