Which action by the nurse is appropriate when administering enteric coated tablets?
A) Administer with an antacid.
B) Crush the tablet and mix with applesauce.
C) Encourage the patient to drink a full glass of water.
D) Instruct the patient to place the medication between the cheek and teeth.

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Enteric coated tablets are designed to pass through the stomach and dissolve in the intestine. Encouraging the patient to drink a full glass of water helps ensure the tablet passes through the stomach intact and reaches the intended site of absorption in the intestine. Crushing the tablet, taking an antacid, or placing the medication between the cheek and teeth are not appropriate actions for administering enteric coated tablets.

Which Action by the Nurse Is Appropriate When Administering Enteric