The nurse prepares to administer the following medication to the patient. Which instruction will the nurse be sure to give before the patient takes the medication? MS Contin Morphine sulfate Extended release tablets, USP 15 mg CII only
a. "Be sure to swallow the pill whole."
b. "Crush the medication and place the powder in applesauce."
c. "Place the pill under your tongue."
d. "Let the pill slowly dissolve in your mouth."
ANS: A Extended release medications must always be swallowed whole without crushing or dissolving the tablet. MS Contin is always to be administered orally rather than sublingually.
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