- Crushing all medications and mixing them in food.
- Administering liquid forms of medication when available, or crushing tablets (if safe) and mixing with a small amount of soft food.
- Giving all medications intravenously.
- Withholding medications if the patient cannot swallow.
A nurse is administering medication to a patient with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). The nurse should prioritize:
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