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.
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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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