The client is to receive 2 tablespoons (tbsp) of medication. The nurse would prepare the equivalent to which of these measurements?
a. 4 drams (dr) apothecary c. 15 minims (m) apothecary
b. 30 grams (g) metric d. 1 ounce (oz) household
D
1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 3 teaspoons (tsp) = 1 ounce (oz)
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