A Patient Has Difficulty Taking Liquid Medications from a Cup

A patient has difficulty taking liquid medications from a cup.How should the nurse administer the medications?

A) Request that the prescriber change the order to the IV route.
B) Administer the medication by the IM route.
C) Use a needleless syringe to place the medication in the side of the mouth.
D) Add the dose to a small amount of food or beverage to facilitate swallowing.