The nurse is administering an oral medication to a 90-year-old patient who has difficulty swallowing pills.One of the medications to be administered is a spansule type capsule.What nursing consideration(s) should be applied in this case?(Select all that apply.)
A) Wash hands before preparing medications and before administration.
B) Crush medications and administer with a soft food, such as applesauce.
C) Check the patient's ID band with the MAR to ensure patient rights are followed.
D) Have an 8-ounce glass of water available.
E) Check with the pharmacist to see if the spansule medication comes in a liquid form.
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