A Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Medication to a Patient

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a patient. The patient is unable to swallow whole tablets. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) Crush the medication after referring to a reliable resource to ensure that the action of the drug is not altered by crushing.
B) Dissolve the drug in a large quantity of water.
C) Hold the medication until the patient can swallow.
D) Call the provider.