The client voids after the catheter is removed and is discharged from the acute care facility and transferred to the long-term care facility. Since the client no longer has an IV, the prescription for the antibiotic is changed to an oral medication. The client has some difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), and the nurse is considering the best technique to help the client swallow the medication. Before deciding to open the capsule and mix it with food, what will the nurse need to determine?
The client voids after the catheter is removed and is discharged from the acute care…
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