What is the appropriate nursing response to a parent who asks,"What should I do if my child cannot take a tablet?"

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A tablet should not be crushed without knowing whether it will alter the absorption,effectiveness,release time,or taste.Therefore telling the parent to find out whether the medication is available in liquid form is the most appropriate response.A chewed tablet may have an offensive taste,and chewing it may alter its absorption,effectiveness,or release time.Forcing a child,or anyone,to swallow a tablet is not acceptable and may be dangerous.

What Is the Appropriate Nursing Response to a Parent Who