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A nurse has prepared an oral tablet for a patient who has difficulty swallowing.What should be done before administering this tablet?
Crushing tablet and mixing with applesauce may alter pharmacokinetics and should only be done if approved by provider.
Cutting tablet in half may alter pharmacokinetics and should only be done if approved by provider.
Administering tablet with large glass of water may help patient swallow but does not address underlying difficulty.
Before administering an oral tablet to a patient who has difficulty swallowing,the nurse should consult with provider.Some tablets are designed to be swallowed whole and should not be crushed or cut as this may alter their pharmacokinetics.In such cases, alternative formulations such as liquid or chewable tablets may be available.
Before administering an oral tablet to a patient who has difficulty swallowing,the nurse should consult with provider.Some tablets are designed to be swallowed whole and should not be crushed or cut as this may alter their pharmacokinetics.In such cases,alternative formulations such as liquid or chewable tablets may be available.
a.Crushing tablet and mixing with applesauce may alter pharmacokinetics and should only be done if approved by provider.
b.Cutting tablet in half may alter pharmacokinetics and should only be done if approved by provider.
c.Administering tablet with large glass of water may help patient swallow but does not address underlying difficulty.