The nurse provides care for a patient diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) . Which is the priority when administering the prescribed dose of pyridostigmine (Mestinon) ?
A) Administering the medication on awakening in the morning
B) Monitoring the patient for increased secretions
C) Administering the medication 30 to 60 minutes before each meal
D) Teaching the patient not to crush or chew the sustained-release form of medication
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