
The nurse calculates the medication dose for an infant on the pediatric unit and determines that the dose is twice what it should be based upon the drug book's information. The pediatrician is contacted and says to administer the medication as ordered. Which actions should the nurse take next? (Select all that apply.)
A) Notify the nursing supervisor.
B) Administer the medication as ordered.
C) Give the amount listed in the drug book.
D) Ask the mother to give the drug to her child.
E) Check the chain of command policy for such situations.
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