Which nursing interventions should the nurse implement when administering oral potassium chloride (KCl)?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Instruct the client to sit straight up to swallow the pill.
B. Crush the tablet and put it in a soft food.
C. Instruct the client to chew the tablet.
D. Administer the prescription with an antacid.
E. Instruct the client to take the prescription prior to eating a meal.
Answer: E
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