The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer PRN Medication to a Client

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer PRN medication to a client of a Japanese descent who is anxious. The prescription reads, Alprazolam (Xanax) 0.25 to 1.0 mg PO PRN. The best dose for the nurse to give initially is

A) 0.25 mg.
B) 0.5 mg.
C) 0.75 mg.
D) 1.0 mg.