While Working at the Bedside of a Small Child Who

While working at the bedside of a small child who has myasthenia gravis, the therapist notices a new medication order prescribing glycopyrrolate for the control of secretions. The ordered dosage route is intramuscular and intravenous dosage is 5 mcg/kg every 3 to 4 hours. What should the therapist do at this time?

A) Inform the nurse that this medication is contraindicated for patients with myasthenia gravis.
B) Inform the nurse that the dose is incorrect.
C) Inform the nurse that this medication is contraindicated in children.
D) Mention nothing because the prescription is correct.

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