The patient complains that her medications stick in her throat. What would be an appropriate response of the nurse?

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Offering a sip of water before and after each pill can help moisten the throat and facilitate the swallowing of medications. Crushing or altering medications can affect their efficacy and should only be done under the guidance of a healthcare provider. Offering all the pills at once may not be feasible or safe for some patients. Offering one pill at a time may be time-consuming and not practical in certain situations.

The Patient Complains That Her Medications Stick in Her Throat