A nurse reads the following medication label: 'Administer one tablet orally every eight hours with food. Do not crush or chew. Store below 77°F.' Which action directly follows the directions on the label?
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AAdministering one tablet every four hours between meals.
BGiving the patient one whole tablet with a meal three times per day.
CCrushing the tablet and mixing it into the patient's applesauce.
DStoring the medication in a refrigerator set to 40°F.
✓ Correct answer: B. Giving the patient one whole tablet with a meal three times per day.Following directions requires matching each instruction exactly; one tablet orally every eight hours (three times daily) with food matches all stated requirements, while the other options violate at least one directive.
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