Although the physician prescribes medication dosages, if you are going to measure and administer the medication, you must
A. give the medication without questioning the order.
B. check that the dose is the standard recommended dose.
C. hold the medication if it is a safe dose.
D. give the medication even if it is outside the standard recommended dose.
Answer: B
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