What considerations should the nurse take before administering an ordered medication to a 6-year-old?

A) Administer the exact dosage as ordered
B) Give the dosage supplied by the pharmacy
C) Verify that the dosage is within the safe range for this child
D) Administer no more than one-half of the safe adult dosage

Safe Range

The interval within which a particular parameter (such as medication dosage, temperature, etc.) is deemed effective and not harmful.

Ordered Medication

Prescription drugs or treatments that a healthcare provider has formally prescribed to a patient.

6-Year-Old

A developmental stage characterized by growing independence, the start of formal schooling, and rapid physical and cognitive development.