What should the nurse do when administering irritating oral drugs?
A) Withhold the medication and notify the healthcare provider.
B) Break the oral medication in half and have the patient take two halves separately.
C) Obtain the liquid form of the medication and add 5 to 10 mL of water to the cup.
D) Administer the medication with a meal or snack.
D
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