Identified safety risks with splitting and crushing oral medications.

Susan Paparella

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Identified safety risks with splitting and crushing oral medications.

April 7, 2010

Paparella S. Journal of emergency nursing: JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association. 2010;36(2):156-8.

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In the context of emergency care nursing, this piece explains the risks associated with crushing or splitting medications and offers suggestions to prevent problems.

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