The nurse prepares to administer a table to a client who has difficult

The nurse prepares to administer a table to a client who has difficulty swallowing pills. The nurse decides to crush the tablet and mix it with food. The nurse should mix the crushed medication:

1. In a large amount of food to mask the taste
2. With the client’s favorite food
3. With grapefruit juice
4. In a very small amount of food

ANSWER

ANS: 4
A very small amount of food or fluid should be used to mix the medication to ensure the client consumes the entire amount of medication. Do not use the client’s favorite food because the medications may alter the taste and decrease the client’s desire for them. Grapefruit juice can in-terfere with the absorption of some medications and should be avoided.