The nurse preparing to administer acetaminophen has the option of administering it in liquid, tablet, capsule, caplet, or rectal form
Which client would cause the nurse to choose the caplet form of the medication for administration?
1. 3-year-old pediatric client
2. Adult client who has difficulty swallowing tablets despite an intact swallowing reflex
3. Older adult client with dysphagia
4. Client whose medications are administered via nasogastric tube
Correct Answer: 2
An indication for using caplets are adults who have difficulty swallowing tablets, because caplets slide down more easily, and can often be more easily swallowed. The pediatric client and the client with the nasogastric tube would indicate the need for the liquid form of the drug. The client with dysphagia could require rectal administration.
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