Multiple Choice
The patient is to receive multiple medications via the nasogastric tube.The nurse is concerned that the tube may become clogged.To prevent this,the nurse
A) Irrigates the tube with 60 mL of water after all medications are given.
B) Checks with the pharmacy to find out if liquid forms of the medications are available.
C) Instills nonliquid medications without diluting.
D) Mixes all medications together to decrease the number of administrations.
Correct Answer:
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