The Health Care Provider Prescribes Cardizem SR (Diltiazem)for a Client

The health care provider prescribes Cardizem SR (diltiazem) for a client with a nasogastric tube.When administering this medication by this route,which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A) Pouring the liquid inside the capsule into a syringe to administer it via nasogastric tube
B) Crushing the capsule with a mortar and pestle to administer it via nasogastric tube
C) Holding the medication because it cannot be given via nasogastric tube
D) Calling the health care provider and requesting a different medication order