A nurse is ordered to administer lansoprazole to a client on a mechanical soft diet. How should the nurse administer this medication?
1. Sprinkle granules into applesauce, then administer.
2. Crush the tablet and stir it into pudding, then administer.
3. Ask the client to chew the medication.
4. First ask the client to drink an entire glass of water, then give the medication.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Lansoprazole granules may be sprinkled from the capsule into soft foods such as applesauce.
Rationale 2: Do not crush, break, or chew lansoprazole tablets. If taking lansoprazole capsules, the granules may be sprinkled from the capsule into soft foods such as applesauce.
Rationale 3: Do not crush, break, or chew lansoprazole tablets.
Rationale 4: The client should be ordered to drink a full glass of water after taking the medication to ensure all medication is taken.
Global Rationale: Lansoprazole granules may be sprinkled from the capsule into soft foods such as applesauce. The tablets should not be crushed, broken, or chewed. Drinking a full glass of water will not help the client swallow this tablet, but should be done after taking the medication.
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