The nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a 6-year-old client.What is the nurse's priority action?

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It is important for the nurse to verify that the dosage is within safe range for the child based on their age, weight, and medical history. This ensures that the medication is not harmful and will be effective in treating the intended condition. Administering the exact dosage as ordered or the dosage supplied by the pharmacy is important, but these actions should only be taken after the nurse has verified that the dosage is safe for the child. Administering no more than one-half of the safe adult dosage is not an appropriate action as the dosage for a child should be based on their individual factors and not on a percentage of the adult dosage.

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