A patient asks the nurse if an enteric-coated tablet can be crushed and put in pudding to make it easier to swallow. How will the nurse respond to the patient?
A) "Crushing the medication can possibly lead to administration of a toxic medication dose."
B) "Crushing the medication is safe and can prevent gagging on pills."
C) "The tablet may be crushed if a small amount of pudding is used."
D) "The tablet may be dissolved in liquid but not crushed and put in food."
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