You should not give medications orally to individuals who are:
a. unconscious.
b. unable to swallow.
c. vomiting.
d. all of the above.
d
Oral medications should not be given to individuals who
are unconscious, unable to swallow or unable to retain the
drug in the stomach (vomiting, gastric or intestinal suction).
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