Question

a nurse in a clinic is reviewing a clients prescriptions prior to discharge. the nurse should instruct the client that which of the following abbreviations indicates the medication can be taken as needed? prn npo ac ad lib

Explanation:

PRN is a common medical abbreviation for "pro re nata," which means as needed. NPO means nothing by mouth. AC means before meals. Ad lib means freely or as desired, but in medical - prescription context, PRN is the standard for as - needed medication.

Answer:

A. PRN