The nurse is teaching a patient how to measure medication dosages at home. The prescription is written for 30 mL of the medication. Which household measurement will the nurse teach the patient to use?
a. Drops
b. Teaspoon
c. Tablespoon
d. Cup
C
The equivalents of measurement are as follows: 15 drops = 1 mL, 1 teaspoon = 5 mL, 1 tablespoon = 15 mL, and 1 cup = 240 mL; therefore, a tablespoon is most appropriate, with 2 tablespoons = 30 mL.
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