All of the following medications have been ordered for a patient who has suffered a stroke. The patient can swallow pills if they are crushed and placed in applesauce. Which should the nurse recognize as appropriate to administer in this manner? (Select all that apply.)

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) tablet can be crushed and mixed with applesauce for easier administration. It is important not to crush enteric-coated medications, as this can alter their absorption rate and effectiveness. Robitussin cough syrup and Adderall XR capsule are liquid and capsule formulations, respectively, and do not need to be crushed. Extended-release morphine should not be crushed, as this can result in a potentially fatal overdose due to rapid release of the medication into the bloodstream.

All of the Following Medications Have Been Ordered for a Patient