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