A nurse is administering medications to a client who has difficulty swallowing large pills. Which of the following actions is not appropriate for the nurse to complete when preparing medications for this client?

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Crushing a sublingual medication is not appropriate because it alters the way the medication is absorbed and intended to work. Sublingual medications are designed to be absorbed quickly through the tissues under the tongue for rapid effect, and crushing them can interfere with their effectiveness and safety.

A Nurse Is Administering Medications to a Client Who Has