The client informs the nurse that her husband recently died, and she wishes to dispose of his unused pain medications, which include Percocet (oxycodone and acetaminophen) tablets.The nurse advises her to:
A) Return them to the pharmacy.
B) Flush them down the toilet.
C) Throw them away in the trash.
D) Save them in case she needs them herself at a later date.
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