A Patient Who Is Strictly Vegetarian Due to Religious Beliefs

A patient who is strictly vegetarian due to religious beliefs has been prescribed a medication contained in a gelatin capsule. Which nursing actions are indicated?

A) Do not tell the patient the capsule contains gelatin.
B) Collaborate with the prescriber to find an alternative medication.
C) Check to see if the capsule can be opened for administration.
D) Work to convince the patient that this application does not violate vegetarian beliefs.
E) Tell the patient that the gelatin is an inactive ingredient in the medication.