A patient is prescribed 250 mg of a medication. The recommended dosage range for this medication is 200 mg to 400 mg. What should the nurse do next?

A. Adjust the dosage to the maximum recommended dose is incorrect because the nurse cannot alter a prescribed dose without consulting the prescriber. Doing so could result in overdose or violate professional and legal standards. B. Contact the prescriber to confirm the dosage is incorrect because the prescribed dose of 250 mg falls within the recommended safe range of 200 mg to 400 mg. There is no indication that clarification is needed unless other patient-specific factors (e.g., renal impairment, liver disease) suggest otherwise. C. Hold the medication and document the reason is incorrect because there is no safety concern with administering a dose of 250 mg; holding it unnecessarily could delay therapy and negatively affect patient outcomes. D. Administer the medication as ordered, as the dosage is within safe range is correct because the prescribed dose is within the recommended therapeutic range. Administering it as ordered ensures the patient receives the intended treatment while adhering to safe medication administration practices.