Medication AdministrationQuestion 21 of 100
A resident has trouble swallowing a large tablet. The BEST first step for the aide is to:
a.Crush every medication automatically
b.Skip the dose without telling anyone
c.Check whether the medication may be crushed or an alternate form is available, and consult the nurse
d.Tell the resident to swallow it dry
Explanation
Swallowing difficulty should be reported and the aide should verify whether the drug can be crushed or if a liquid form exists, because some tablets must never be crushed. The nurse coordinates a safe alternative rather than the aide deciding independently.
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