A client is prescribed a loading dose of a cardiac glycoside for an exacerbation of heart failure.When the client comments,"I usually take a much lower dose," which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "Giving a large dose will reduce the incidence of side effects."
B) "You are being given a large dose in order to increase blood levels of the drug quickly."
C) "The health care provider ordered this dose,so I need to administer it."
D) "Your usual dose is probably no longer effective for your condition,and you need to be on a higher dose now."
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