A Resident in a Long-Term Care Facility Reports Difficulty Swallowing

question 2

Multiple Choice

A resident in a long-term care facility reports difficulty swallowing enteric coated aspirin and asks the nurse to crush it prior to administration.The most appropriate action for the nurse to take is to:

• A) crush the tablet and mix with applesauce.
• B) encourage the resident to swallow the tablet with a full glass of water.
• C) hold the medication and notify the physician.
• D) substitute a regular aspirin for the enteric coated tablet.

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