When administering a proton pump inhibitor to a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the nurse notes that the patient has great difficulty swallowing the enteric-coated pill
What should the nurse do when administering this medication to the patient in the future? A) Crush the pill and mix with applesauce
B) Split the pill in two parts and give each separately
C) Reposition the patient and provide more fluid when giving the pill
D) Provide an herbal alternative that also reduces stomach acid production
C
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Since enteric-coated pills should not be crushed or split, the nurse's best alternative is to reposition the patient and provide more fluid to aid with swallowing. It would be inappropriate to provide a nonpharmacologic alternative to the prescribed medication.
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