The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Receiving

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving benzonatate (Tessalon Perles) .The patient accidentally bites into one of the perles prior to swallowing it.What should the nurse do next?

A) Call the physician and complete a variance report.
B) Warn the patient that he is likely to become very nauseated.
C) Explain to the patient that he might experience numbness of the tongue.
D) Assess blood pressure frequently for the next hour.