A nurse is preparing to administer temazepam 0.015 g PO to assist a client with sleep. Available is temazepam 15 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Step by step calculation: Determine the dosage required in g: 0.015 g Convert grams to milligrams: 0.015 g×1000 mg/g=15 mg Available capsule strength: 15 mg per capsule Calculate the number of capsules: Number of capsules=Required dose(mg)/Capsule strength(mg/capsule)=15mg/15 mg/capsule Result: Number of capsules=1