A client has an order for acetaminophen (Tylenol)625 mg p.o.every four hours p.r.n.The client received a dose at 1000, and is requesting another dose at 1230.The nurse should take which action?

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The client received a dose at 1000 and the medication is ordered every four hours as needed (p.r.n.). Since it is only 2.5 hours since the last dose at 1230, it is too early to administer another dose. The nurse should inform the client that it is too early for another dose.

A Client Has an Order for Acetaminophen (Tylenol)625 Mg P