The goal of administering medications in critical care is to administer the
A. largest amount of medication to achieve the desired effect.
B. largest flow rate to achieve the desired effect.
C. largest volume of solution to achieve the desired effect.
D. least amount of medication to achieve the desired effect.
Answer: D
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