A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 100 mg PO every 8 hr to a toddler who weighs 20 kg. The recommended dosage range is 20 to 25 mg/kg/day. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

A. According to the recommended dosage range of 20 to 25 mg/kg/day for a toddler weighing 20 kg, the daily dosage should be between 400 mg (20 kg x 20 mg) and 500 mg (20 kg x 25 mg). Therefore, the prescribed dosage of 300 mg/day is below the recommended range. B. The nurse determines the prescription is above the recommended dosage range. This is incorrect because the prescribed dosage is actually below the recommended range. C. The nurse contacts the pharmacist to adjust the prescribed dosage. This would be an appropriate action since the prescribed dosage does not meet the recommended range, and collaboration with the pharmacist could ensure the correct dosage is administered. D. The nurse administers the prescribed dosage. This would not be appropriate without first addressing the discrepancy between the prescribed dosage and the recommended range.