A Client Looks Up the Drug They Are Taking in a Drug

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client looks up the drug they are taking in a drug guide. The client asks a nurse why the healthcare provider prescribed a medication that has a lethal dose measure. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "It just refers to what is done in research; it is not used by healthcare providers prescribing drugs."
• B) "It is a value determined during research, which helps to determine the safe dose to give."
• C) "All that means is that the drug could be lethal, but I will watch you for side effects."
• D) "Don't worry about that, I'll have your healthcare provider explain it to you."

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