The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Difficulty

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing a large tablet of a prescribed drug.What action should the nurse take FIRST?

• A)Crush the tablet before administration.
• B)Administer the liquid form of the drug.
• C)Administer the parenteral form of the drug.
• D)Consult with the client's health care provider.

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