A patient prescribed theophylline for asthma has a theophylline level of 3 mcg/dL.What should the nurse do?
A) Notify the physician.
B) Double the next dose of theophylline.
C) No action is necessary; this is a therapeutic level.
D) Hold the next dose of theophylline until further orders are given.
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