The client has been on an oral dose of a medication. The nurse recognizes that the client is experiencing difficulty swallowing. What is the most important action on the nurse's part?
a. Crush the medication and mix it with water.
b. Split the medication in half and mix it in jelly.
c. Call the physician for a liquid version of the medication.
d. Tell the pharmacy to hold the medication until further notice.
ANS: C
A major part of assessing the client is assessing his ability to swallow when he is scheduled to receive oral medications.
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