A provider prescribes a sublingual medication for a client who has an NG tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The correct answer is C: Administer the medication under the client's tongue. Sublingual medications are meant to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes under the tongue. This route bypasses the digestive system, making it an effective option when the client has an NG tube in place. Administering the crushed medication through the NG tube (choice A) may not provide the desired effect as the medication is designed for sublingual absorption. Dissolving the medication in water and giving it through the NG tube (choice B) may alter the drug's intended pharmacokinetics. Requesting a prescription for an oral formulation of the medication (choice D) may not be necessary if the sublingual route is appropriate.