A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 5 mg PO to a client. The amount available is digoxin 0.5 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

Step 1: Identify desired dose and tablet strength Desired dose = 1.5 mg, Tablet strength = 0.5 mg Step 2: Use the formula Number of tablets = Desired dose ÷ Tablet strength Step 3: Insert values = 1.5 ÷ 0.5 Step 4: Calculate = 3 tablets Final Answer: 3