The postpartum nurse is administering ibuprofen (Advil) to a client with episiotomy discomfort. The prescribed order is 400 mg of Advil by mouth every 6 to 8 hours PRN for discomfort. The Advil sent by the pharmacy is 200 mg/tablet
How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer to the client? Record your answer as a whole number.
_____ tab(s)
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
2
Use the medication calculation formula to calculate the correct dose.
Formula:
Desired/available ´ volume = mg/dose
400 mg/200 mg ´ 1 tab = 2 tabs
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