A Nurse Is Administering a Medication That Is Formulated as Enteric-Coated

A nurse is administering a medication that is formulated as enteric-coated tablets. What is the rationale for not crushing or chewing enteric-coated tablets?

A) To prevent absorption in the mouth
B) To prevent absorption in the esophagus
C) To facilitate absorption in the stomach
D) To prevent gastric irritation