The nurse preparing to administer acetaminophen has the option of administering it in liquid,tablet,capsule,caplet,or rectal form.Which client would cause the nurse to choose the caplet form of the medication for administration?

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The caplet form of medication is a good option for an adult client who has difficulty swallowing tablets despite an intact swallowing reflex because it is easier to swallow than a tablet and does not need to be crushed or dissolved. It is not the best choice for a 3-year-old pediatric client who may have difficulty swallowing any type of medication, an older adult client with dysphagia who may require a different form of medication administration, or a client whose medications are administered via nasogastric tube.

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