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