The nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a 6-year-old client. What is the nurse's priority action?
1. Administer the exact dosage as ordered.
2. Give the dosage supplied by the pharmacy.
3. Verify that the dosage is within the safe range for this child.
4. Administer no more than one-half of the safe adult dosage.
Answer: 3. Verify that the dosage is within the safe range for this child.
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