What Is the Appropriate Nursing Response to a Parent Who

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Multiple Choice

What is the appropriate nursing response to a parent who asks,"What should I do if my child cannot take a tablet?"

• A) "You can crush the tablet and put it in some food."
• B) "Find out if the medication is available in a liquid form."
• C) "If the child can't swallow the tablet, tell the child to chew it."
• D) "Let me show you how to get your child to swallow tablets."

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