When administering a standard or median effective dose to a client, the nurse explains that this amount of drug will have which effect?
A. It will produce an effect without the presence of adverse effects.
B. It will be metabolized within 24 hours.
C. It will be effective in half of the population.
D. It will be effective in the majority of clients.
Answer: C
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