The term "bolus" is defined as:
A. delivering a drug via maintenance infusion.
B. administering less than 10 mL of volume.
C. administering a drug in one mass of volume.
D. administering at least 20 mL of volume.
Answer: C. administering a drug in one mass of volume.
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