A provider has ordered ceftriaxone 4 gm once daily for a patient with renal impairment. What will the nurse do?
A) Administer the medication as prescribed.
B) Contact the provider to ask about giving the drug in divided doses.
C) Discuss increasing the interval between doses with the provider.
D) Discuss reducing the dose with the provider.
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