The nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a 6-year-old. What is the nurse's priority action?
A)
Administer the exact dosage as ordered.
B)
Administer no more than one-half of the safe adult dosage.
C)
Give the dosage supplied by the pharmacy.
D)
Verify that the dosage is within the safe range for this child.
D
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