The Nurse Calculates the Medication Dose for an Infant on the Pediatric

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse calculates the medication dose for an infant on the pediatric unit and determines that the dose is twice what it should be.The pediatrician is contacted and says to administer the medication as ordered.What is the next action that the nurse should take? (Select all that apply. )

• A)Notify the nursing supervisor.
• B)Check the chain of command policy for such situations.
• C)Give the medication as ordered.
• D)Give the amount calculated to be correct.
• E)Contact the pharmacy for clarification.

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