A nurse is preparing to administer an antipsychotic medication to a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. The prescribed dose is 10 mg, and the medication is available in 5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

Choice A reason: Zero tablets would result in the patient not receiving the required medication. Choice B reason: Three tablets equal 15 mg, which is above the prescribed dose and could cause adverse effects. Choice C reason: Half a tablet equals 2.5 mg, which is insufficient to meet the 10 mg prescribed dose. Choice D reason: Two tablets equal the prescribed 10 mg, which is correct.