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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