The Nurse Prepares to Administer a Table to a Client

question 48

Multiple Choice

The nurse prepares to administer a table to a client who has difficulty swallowing pills.The nurse decides to crush the tablet and mix it with food.The nurse should mix the crushed medication:

• A) In a large amount of food to mask the taste
• B) With the client's favorite food
• C) With grapefruit juice
• D) In a very small amount of food

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Definitions:

Body

Generally refers to the physical structure of a living organism, comprising of various systems and organs that work together to sustain life.

Muscularis Externa

A layer of muscle in the walls of various organs, including the stomach and intestines, responsible for movement.

Submucosa

Layer of tissue in the digestive tract lying just beneath the mucosa, containing blood vessels, nerves, and glands.

Serosa

Another term for serous membrane, the smooth tissue lining certain internal cavities of the body.