A Nurse Is Ordered to Administer Lansoprazole to a Client

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse is ordered to administer lansoprazole to a client on a mechanical soft diet.How should the nurse administer this medication?

• A)Sprinkle granules into applesauce,then administer.
• B)Crush the tablet and stir it into pudding,then administer.
• C)Ask the client to chew the medication.
• D)First ask the client to drink an entire glass of water,then give the medication.

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