An older client prescribed an oral time-release pain medication is having difficulty swallowing the dose. What should the nurse do to help this client?
A) Teach the client to crush the medication and put it in applesauce.
B) Offer alternatives to pharmacological therapy, including massage.
C) Consult with the health care provider to have the medication route changed.
D) Assess the client for continued need of pain medication doses.
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