Erythromycin is prescribed for a patient with renal insufficiency. The nurse's best action would be to:
1. refuse to give the medication.
2. telephone the physician to question the drug choice.
3. divide the dose and administer the drug more frequently.
4. administer the drug as prescribed.
Correct Answer: 4
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