Prior to administering medications, the student nurse reviews the therapeutic index. Which statement best describes the student's understanding of therapeutic index?
A. The student is able to determine if the physician prescribed the best drug for the patient.
B. The student is able to determine if the patients are receiving safe doses of the medications.
C. The student is able to identify interactions among the drugs each patient is receiving.
D. The student is able to identify the patients who will need to have serum blood levels monitored.
Answer: D
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