The Nurse Is Administering an Oral Medication to a 90-Year-Old

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 considerations are important 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.