The nurse is reviewing a medication order for a patient. The health-care provider prescribed the medication to be given by mouth (PO). In which manner will the nurse give the medication to the patient if it arrives in tablet form?
a) Crush the tablet and mix with water
b) Administer the tablet as is, with a sip of water
c) Give the patient a fluid to help swallow the medication
d) Administer the tablet with a full glass of milk