After drawing up heparin from a vial, the next thing the nurse should do before giving this medication to the patient is:
1. Check the syringe size and needle again.
2. Look at the color of the solution.
3. Let another nurse check the dosage.
4. Check the order one more time.
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Because of severe adverse effects if inaccurate doses are given, once the heparin is drawn into a syringe, double-check the dosage with another nurse.
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