A nurse is preparing to administer a medication in tablet form to a client who has difficulty swallowing. Which of these actions should the nurse take?
a. Crush the tablet into a powder, and mix it with a small amount of applesauce.
b. Ensure the tablet is not enteric-coated or time-released before crushing it.
c. Administer the tablet with extra amounts of liquid.
d. Substitute a liquid form of the medication for the tablet.
B
When administering a medication in tablet form, ensure the tablet is not enteric-coated or time-released before crushing it, as this will result in altered absorption of the medication.
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