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Question:
A mother calls the healthcare provider’s office regarding a prescription ordered for her child. The prescription states, “give 30 milliliters (mL) every 12 hours.” The mother tells the nurse that the only measuring device she has at home is a tablespoon. How many tablespoons of medication will the nurse instruct the mother to give?
A
2 tablespoons
explanation
When converting milliliters (mL) to tablespoons, one must first know that 1 tablespoon is equal to 15 mL. If the client above is administering 30 mL of medication, the nurse would instruct the mother to administer 2 tablespoons of medication.
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