A client receiving antibiotics for a serious infection asks the nurse,"Why don't you just give me more of that drug to cure the infection faster?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "I will check with the doctor to see if it is time to increase the medication."
B) "You are at maximum dose; taking more will not help."
C) "You are at a maximum dose; taking more will cause interactions with other medications."
D) "You must stay on this drug for two more weeks before the dosage can be increased."
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