The nurse is administering an oral medication to a 90-year-old patient who has difficulty swallowing ...

The nurse is administering an oral medication to a 90-year-old patient who has difficulty swallowing pills. One of the medications to be administered is a spansule type capsule.
 
  What nursing consideration(s) should be applied in this case? (Select all that apply.)
  a. Wash hands before preparing medications and before administration.
  b. Crush medications and administer with a soft food, such as applesauce.
  c. Check the patient's ID band with the MAR to ensure patient rights are followed.
  d. Have an 8-ounce glass of water available.
  e. Check with the pharmacist to see if the spansule medication comes in a liquid form.