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A 4-year-old girl admitted with a severe exacerbation of a chronic illness has a nasogastric tube in situ and cannot swallow tablets. One of her regular medicines is supplied only as a modified-release tablet, and no liquid form is stocked on the ward. The nurse asks whether she can crush the tablet and flush it down the tube so that the evening dose is not missed. Which one of the following is the most appropriate action?
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