A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and a bacterial infection receives a prescription for ciprofloxacin. The standard dose is 500 mg PO twice daily, but due to the patient's renal impairment, a dose adjustment of 50% is recommended. The medication is available in 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only.)

Calculation: Calculate the adjusted dose based on the standard dose and the 50% reduction. Adjusted dose (mg) = Standard dose (mg) x Dose reduction (%) = 500 mg x 0.50 = 250 mg. Available strength = 250 mg/tablet. Calculate the number of tablets to administer. Number of tablets = Adjusted dose (mg) / Available strength (mg/tablet) = 250 mg / 250 mg/tablet = 1 tablet.