HESI RN Fundamentals of Nursing

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A client receives a prescription for dextromethorphan 30 mg every 6 to 8 hours as needed for cough. The bottle is labeled 'Dextromethorphan for Oral Suspension, USP 30 mg per 15 mL.' How many tablespoons should the nurse instruct the client to take with each dose? (Enter numerical value only.)

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Rationale: 30 mg = 15 mL = 1 tablespoon.

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