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    A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 4 hr PRN to a client. Available is acetaminophen 325 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a tralling zero.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation: Identify the ordered dose and tablet strength Ordered Dose: 650 mg Tablet Strength: 325 mg per tablet Calculate the number of tablets to administer Number of Tablets = Ordered Dose ÷ Tablet Strength Number of Tablets = 650 ÷ 325 Number of Tablets = 2 Round to the nearest whole number = 2 tablets

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