A nurse is preparing a client’s medication and needs to administer k a tablet. How should this number be written as a decimal on the provider’s
prescription?

When converting the Roman numeral “k” to a decimal for medication purposes, it’s important to clarify that “k” typically represents “thousand” in medical shorthand. However, if you mean “k” as a numeral, it’s not standard in prescriptions. If you were to use “K” to denote “1,000,” you would simply write it as 1000.0 in decimal form for clarity in a prescription context.

It’s vital for nurses to ensure they understand the medication dosage clearly. In real-world applications, using the correct format helps prevent medication errors that could lead to patient safety issues. Always double-check abbreviations or unfamiliar symbols with a healthcare provider to avoid any confusion!