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The nurse caring for a 72-year-old client admitted for treatment of depression notes that the physician's order to begin therapy with an antidepressant calls for a dose greater than the usual adult dose. The nurse should

A.Consult a drug reference to verify the dosage range before taking any further actionB.Implement the order as written since the physician has prescribing authorityC.Give the usual adult dose instead of the dose orderedD.Hold the medication and consult the physician about the dose

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The nurse caring for a 72-year-old client admitted for treatment of depression notes that the physician's order to begin therapy with an antidepressant calls for a dose greater than the usual adult dose. The nurse should

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