A patient comes to the clinic for his weekly "allergy shot." He missed his appointment the week before because of a family emergency. Which action by the nurse is appropriate in administering his injection?
A) Administer the usual dosage of the allergen.
B) Double the dosage to account for the missed injection the previous week.
C) Consult with the physician about decreasing the dosage for this injection.
D) Reevaluate his sensitivity to the allergen with a skin test.
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