Multiple Choice
A patient asks the nurse if an enteric-coated tablet can be crushed and put in pudding to make it easier to swallow.How will the nurse respond to the patient?
A) "Crushing the medication can lead to a possibly toxic medication dose."
B) "Crushing the medication is safe and can prevent gagging on pills."
C) "The tablet may be done if a small amount of pudding is used."
D) "The tablet may be dissolved in liquid but not crushed and put in food."
Correct Answer:
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