You receive an order to administer 5 mL of albuterol by small volume nebulizer (SVN). Which of the following should you do?

a. Confirm the order on the chart and administer as directed
b. Have your supervisor administer the treatment
c. Call the physician to confirm the medication dose
d. Give 0.5 mL of medication because that is probably what the physician meant to write


ANS: C

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