When administering medications to pediatric patients, you must first determine if a medication dose is within the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
safe range
Determine if a medication dose is within the safe range when administering medications to pediatric patients.
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A) Self-direction in life B) Improvement in health and wellness C) Achievement of full potential D) One-time change situation