Multiple Choice
When preparing to administer medication via a nasogastric tube,the nurse aspirates 275 mL of gastric residual.What is the first action the nurse should take?
A) Wait 1 hour and recheck the residual.
B) Administer the medication with more fluid.
C) Return the aspirate and withhold the medication.
D) Attach the nasogastric tube to suction to remove additional volume.
Correct Answer:
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