Provider's Order: Valacyclovir HCI 1,000 mg PO daily. Pharmacy sends: Valtrex® (valacyclovir HCI) 1 gram Caplets The correct action by the nurse is to:

Request 1,000 mg caplets from pharmacy.

Calculate the ordered dose as 0.01 gram.

Plan to give the patient one caplet.

Ask the pharmacist to clarify the ordered dose.