A client receives a prescription for a medication to be administered three times a day before meals. The food trays arrive on the unit at 0900, 1200, and 1700. At what times should the practical nurse administer the medication? Select all that apply.

A. 1700: Before dinner tray arrives. B. 1400: Too early relative to the next meal; not correct timing. C. 0800: Before breakfast tray at 0900. D. 1600: Too early for 1700 meal; may reduce medication effectiveness before eating. E. 1800: After meal - incorrect for “before meals” order. F. 1100: Before 1200 lunch tray.