A nurse is preparing to administer buspirone 7.5 mg PO every 12 hr to a client. The amount available is buspirone 15 mg/tablet. 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. Avoid flossing the teeth to prevent gum irritation: There is no evidence to suggest that flossing the teeth increases the risk of gum irritation with phenytoin use. In fact, proper dental hygiene, including flossing, is essential to prevent gum disease, which can be exacerbated by the medication.

B. Alcohol increases the chance of phenytoin toxicity: Consumption of alcohol can increase the risk of phenytoin toxicity by enhancing its effects. Therefore, clients taking phenytoin should avoid alcohol consumption to prevent adverse effects and ensure the medication's efficacy.

C. Take an antacid with the medication if indigestion occurs: Phenytoin can interact with antacids, reducing its absorption and effectiveness. Therefore, clients should not take antacids concurrently with phenytoin unless directed by their healthcare provider.

D. Phenytoin turns urine blue: Phenytoin does not typically cause changes in urine color. This statement is incorrect and not relevant to the client's medication regimen.

A. "Gradually decrease the dose once tolerance to the effect is reached." - Gradually decreasing the dose may help mitigate daytime sedation, but it's not the most appropriate initial response. Additionally, it should be done under the guidance of a healthcare provider.

B. "Take most of the daily dose at bedtime." - This response is appropriate because diphenhydramine commonly causes drowsiness, and taking most of the dose at bedtime can help minimize daytime sedation.

C. "Take the medication with meals." - Taking diphenhydramine with meals may reduce the risk of gastrointestinal upset but is unlikely to significantly decrease daytime sedation.

D. "Distribute the doses evenly throughout the day." - This approach may not effectively minimize daytime sedation because diphenhydramine's sedative effects are prolonged and may persist throughout the day if taken at regular intervals. Taking most of the dose at bedtime is a more practical strategy.