Pronestyl SR has been prescribed for a client with a gastrostomy tube. Which of the following is the appropriate nursing action for this medication?
1. Crush the medication and dilute it in tepid tap water.
2. Instruct the client to take the medication with only sips of water.
3. Request the hospital pharmacist to send a substitute drug.
4. Notify the health care provider and request that another form of the drug be prescribed.
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