Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who takes Celebrex (celecoxib) . The patient is on a pureed diet, and the nurse from the previous shift reported some difficulty with oral pills. Which of the following actions by the nurse is best?
A) Hold the medication.
B) Call the pharmacy to obtain a substitute medication that comes in liquid form.
C) Call the physician to request a different pain medication.
D) Open the capsule and sprinkle granules on applesauce.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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