The patient who has been receiving analgesic for metastatic bone pain is having difficulty swallowing the medication. What should the nurse do?
A) Request the physician to order a transdermal patch.
B) Crush the medication.
C) Administer the patient's medication with the meal tray.
D) Administer the medication rectally.
Ans: A
Feedback: Patients who are receiving opioids can receive the medication sublingually, rectally, or by transdermal patch. A transdermal patch is considered the least invasive method after oral administration. A change in medication route must be made by a physician's order.
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