The patient receives antibiotics for a serious infection. The patient asks the nurse, "Why don't you just give me more of that drug to cure this infection faster?" What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "I will check with the physician to see if it is time to increase the medication."
B) "You are at a maximum dose; taking more will cause interactions with other medications."
C) "You must stay on this drug for 2 more weeks before it can be increased."
D) "You are at a maximum dose; taking more will not help."
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