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    Ati Lpn Mental Health Proctored Exam
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    A nurse is preparing to administer olanzapine 46 mg PO to a client who has schizophrenia. Available is olanzapine 23 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse plan to administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Ordered dose: 46 mg Available tablet strength: 23 mg per tablet Formula: Number of tablets=Ordered dose/Available dose \(Number of tablets=46/23=2\) ✅ Answer: The nurse should administer 2 tablets.

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