The nurse prepares to administer the following medication to the patient. Which instruction will the nurse be sure to give before the patient takes the medication? 
A) "Be sure to swallow the pill whole."
B) "Crush the medication and place the powder in applesauce."
C) "Place the pill under your tongue."
D) "Let the pill slowly dissolve in your mouth."
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