A client looks up the drug he is taking in a drug guide. The client asks the nurse why the physician prescribed a medication that has a lethal dose measure. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "All that means is that the drug could be lethal, but I will watch you for side effects."
B) "It is a value determined during research, which helps to determine the safe dose to give."
C) "Don't worry about that, I'll have your doctor explain it to you."
D) "It just refers to what is done in research; it is not used by doctors prescribing drugs."
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