To minimize the risk for injury to the oral mucosa,a client ordered a buccally administered medication is instructed to:

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Administration of a medication by the buccal route involves placing the solid medication in the mouth and against the mucous membranes of the cheek until the medication dissolves.Teach clients to alternate cheeks with each subsequent dose to avoid mucosal irritation.The remaining options provide information that is not correct for the buccal route of medication administration

To Minimize the Risk for Injury to the Oral Mucosa,a