The nurse is preparing to administer a medication by the sublingual route. The highest priority is to
1. Determine whether the patient can swallow safely.
2. Identify what time the patient typically takes the medication at home.
3. Crush the medication and mix it with applesauce.
4. Assess the patient's mouth for lesions.
ANS: 4
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