BS Nursing Pharmacology-I
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170. A nurse is preparing to administer an oral antibiotic. The patient has dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). The nurse should:

A. Crush the tablet and mix it in orange juice.
B. Crush the tablet and mix it in applesauce, if not contraindicated by the drug's properties.
C. Administer the tablet whole and encourage the patient to swallow with water.
D. Request a different route of administration without consulting the pharmacist or physician.

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  • Crush the tablet and mix it in orange juice.
  • Crush the tablet and mix it in applesauce, if not contraindicated by the drug's properties.
  • Administer the tablet whole and encourage the patient to swallow with water.
  • Request a different route of administration without consulting the pharmacist or physician.

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