An order reads 'give 10 mg,' but the available tablet is 5 mg. To honor the right dose, the aide should:

An order reads 'give 10 mg,' but the

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AGive one 5 mg tablet and chart 10 mg
BCrush the tablet to make it dissolve faster
CGive two 5 mg tablets to total 10 mg
DHold the dose until a 10 mg tablet is stocked

✓ Correct answer: C. Give two 5 mg tablets to total 10 mg Two 5 mg tablets equal the ordered 10 mg dose; splitting the order across same-strength tablets is appropriate when no single matching strength exists.

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