A client is being taught to self-administer a narcotic analgesic by means of an intravenous pump system. Which of the following would help prevent accidental overdosage?
A) Reducing the dosage of the narcotic analgesic
B) Reducing the frequency of administration of the narcotic analgesic
C) Programming the dosage and time interval into the device
D) Drawing up a schedule chart for the client
C
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