The nurse is administering an oral medication to a 90-year-old patient who has difficulty swallowing pills. One of the medications to be administered is a spansule type capsule
What nursing consideration(s) should be applied in this case? (Select all that apply.)
a. Wash hands before preparing medications and before administration.
b. Crush medications and administer with a soft food, such as applesauce.
c. Check the patient's ID band with the MAR to ensure patient rights are followed.
d. Have an 8-ounce glass of water available.
e. Check with the pharmacist to see if the spansule medication comes in a liquid form.
ANS: A, C, D, E
Hands should be washed before and after medication preparation. Always check the patient's identification before administering medication. Have water available to the patient when administering this medication. Giving the medication in liquid form, if available, would be much more comfortable for the patient. Spansule medications are time released and should not be crushed.
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