You have calculated the amount to administer for a STAT order for KCl tablets, and your calculation indicates that you should administer 8 tablets. What should you do next?
A. Give half now and the rest in 2 hours.
B. Give the medication.
C. Check the calculation again.
D. Do not give the medication.
Answer: C
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