To facilitate the swallowing of an oral medication by an older adult client,the nurse should
A) crush the enteric tablet with a paper-lined mortar and pestle and then administer it with juice.
B) open the capsule and have the client chew the time-release granules;then have the client drink a glass of water.
C) sprinkle the capsule's powder on a small portion of applesauce.
D) let the client take what he or she can and dispose of the remaining amount.
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