A client’s aripiprazole prescription is increased from 15 mg to 30 mg. How many additional tablets should the nurse administer if one tablet has already been given?

To determine how many additional tablets should be administered after increasing the dosage from 15 mg to 30 mg, first, it is essential to understand the total amount of medication required and the dosage already given. The prescription has been raised to 30 mg, and the individual has already received 15 mg.

The calculation involves finding the difference between the new dose and the dose that has already been administered. This means that an additional 15 mg is needed to reach the new total of 30 mg.

If each tablet contains 15 mg of aripiprazole, then administering one additional tablet will provide the necessary extra 15 mg required to meet the new prescription level. Therefore, the nurse should administer one more tablet to fulfill the increased dosage needs.

This approach demonstrates a clear understanding of dosage adjustments based on what has already been given and what is now required.