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The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes 30 mg of phenobarbital by mouth, once daily. The nurse has phenobarbital 10 mg tablets on hand. How many tablet(s) per dose should the nurse administer to the client? Fill in the blank.

Correct Answer: 3 tablets

Rationale: Calculate: 30 mg ÷ 10 mg/tablet = 3 tablets.

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