The patient is to receive a medication via the buccal route.Which of the following actions does the nurse plan to implement?
A) Place the medication inside the cheek.
B) Crush the medication before administration.
C) Offer the patient a glass of orange juice after administration.
D) Use sterile technique to administer the medication.

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Buccal administration involves placing medication between the cheek and gum, allowing it to dissolve and be absorbed into the bloodstream. The medication should not be crushed and sterile technique is not necessary. Offering a glass of juice is also not necessary unless specifically ordered by the healthcare provider.

The Patient Is to Receive a Medication Via the Buccal