The nurse is aware that some patients/clients have difficulty swallowing solid preparations of medications. Therefore, special considerations can be used. Choose the best approach to help a geriatric patient/client take a solid form of a medication.
A) Open a sustained-release capsule and mix the contents with applesauce.
B) Crush a prolonged-release tablet into fine particles.
C) Crush an enteric-coated tablet and give with milk.
D) Break a scored tablet in half and give $1 / 2$ first and then $1 / 2$ about 1 minute later.

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Breaking a scored tablet in half and administering the halves separately allows for easier swallowing without altering the medication's release mechanism or protective coatings, which can be crucial for proper absorption and effectiveness.

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