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.)

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Hands should be washed before and after medication preparation.Always check the patient's identification before administering medication.Have water available to the patient when administering this medication.Giving the medication in liquid form, if available, would be much more comfortable for the patient.Spansule medications are time released and should not be crushed.

The Nurse Is Administering an Oral Medication to a 90