A nurse is preparing to administer ciprofloxacin 250 mg PO every 12 hr. Available is ciprofloxacin 100 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A) Ibuprofen 600 mg PO every 6 hr PRN for moderate pain: Ibuprofen is a commonly prescribed analgesic for postpartum pain relief. The dosage and frequency of 600 mg every 6 hours as needed for moderate pain are appropriate and fall within the recommended dosage range for ibuprofen.
B) Bisacodyl 10 mg rectal now: Bisacodyl is typically used as a laxative, and 10 mg is a common dose for rectal administration, particularly for stimulating bowel movements. However, the need for a 10 mg dose of bisacodyl as a single dose may be high for a postpartum client, particularly if the client is not experiencing severe constipation. Bisacodyl can cause significant cramping and diarrhea, and postpartum clients may be more sensitive to such effects. Clarifying the necessity of this dose or considering a lower dose or an alternative laxative might be warranted.

C) Calcium carbonate 750 mg PO: Calcium carbonate is commonly used to prevent or treat hypocalcemia, especially in postpartum women, as it helps maintain bone health and prevent calcium deficiency. The 750 mg dosage is within the usual range for over-the-counter calcium carbonate supplements.
D) Oxycodone 5 mg PO every 4 hr PRN for severe pain: Oxycodone is a potent opioid analgesic commonly prescribed for moderate to severe pain, especially in the postpartum period. The 5 mg dose every 4 hours as needed for severe pain is a standard prescription and falls within the usual dosing guidelines for oxycodone.

A) Offer the medication now to prevent saturation of the perineal pad: The prescription specifies administering oxytocin only if the client saturates the perineal pad within 15 minutes. Offering the medication proactively without evidence of excessive bleeding would not be appropriate. Oxytocin should be given in response to the situation described in the prescription, not as a preventive measure.
B) Administer the medication once if the client saturates the perineal pad within 15 min: This is the correct interpretation of the prescription. The prescription clearly states that oxytocin 10 units IM is to be given once if the perineal pad is saturated within 15 minutes. The medication is prescribed to control postpartum bleeding, and the nurse should administer it only if there is evidence of excessive bleeding, as indicated by the saturated pad.
C) Give the medication each time the client saturates the perineal pad within 15 min: The prescription only calls for a single dose of oxytocin 10 units IM, not repeated doses. The nurse should administer the medication only once if the perineal pad is saturated in 15 minutes, not repeatedly every time this occurs.
D) Wait 15 min to administer the medication after the client saturates a perineal pad: There is no instruction in the prescription to delay administration for 15 minutes after the perineal pad is saturated. The prescription specifies that the medication should be administered if the pad is saturated within 15 minutes, so waiting would be inappropriate