When preparing a unit dose tablet for administration, the nurse should:
a. open the package and place it in the medicine cup
b. take the package to the client and have the client open it
c. place the tablet directly in the medicine cup without opening it
d. check the order with another nurse before placing it in the medicine cup
C
When preparing oral medications, the medication should be placed directly in the medicine cup without opening it until the time of administration.
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