An Alert and Oriented Patient Is to Receive Oral Medication

An alert and oriented patient is to receive oral medication.Which does the nurse implement to administer the prescribed medication?

A) Evaluates the patient's ability to take the medications unassisted.
B) Leaves the medications on the breakfast tray for the patient to take later.
C) Asks the patient if holding the medications in the hand is preferred.
D) Holds the medicine cup to the patient's lips and tips it into the mouth.