When performing dosage calculation for high-alert medication, you should
A. show the syringe to another nurse to verify the dosage.
B. show another nurse the vial of medication to validate the dosage.
C. go ahead and administer the medication as soon as you have calculated the dose.
D. have another nurse verify the dosage by calculating the dosage independently.
D
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