If the Medication Dose Ordered by the Physician Falls Outside

question 3

Multiple Choice

If the medication dose ordered by the physician falls outside the range calculated as safe for that child based on the child's age and weight, as a pediatric nurse, what should be the first action you take?

• A) Refuse to give the dose
• B) Administer the dose as per physician order
• C) Call the pharmacist on duty to confirm safety and report the discrepancy
• D) Call the primary physician to question and clarify the order

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