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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