When prescribing drugs with a narrow therapeutic index, what intervention does the provider take to decrease risk to the patient?
A) Schedule drug administration intervals that exceed the drug's half-life.
B) Order the medication to be administered by the intravenous route.
C) Monitor the patient's plasma drug levels at regular intervals.
D) Teach the patient that optimal outcomes will require adherence to the medication regimen.
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