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The nurse is caring for a client who prescribed a 40 mEq potassium chloride capsule for hypokalemia. The client reports difficulty swallowing capsules. Which action should the nurse take when administering this medication?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Potassium chloride capsules can be opened and the contents sprinkled onto a small amount of soft food, such as applesauce, to aid swallowing. Chewing the capsule (
B) could cause irritation or release the medication too quickly. Dissolving in warm water (
C) is not recommended as it may affect the medication's stability. Sublingual administration (
D) is not appropriate for potassium chloride.

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