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The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Medication to a 6-Year-Old

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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) Verify that the dosage is within the safe range for this child.
C) Administer no more than one-half of the safe adult dosage.
D) Give the dosage supplied by the pharmacy.

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