The Physician Orders Potassium Chloride (KCl) for the Patient Who

question 20

Multiple Choice

The physician orders potassium chloride (KCl) for the patient who has a nasogastric (NG) tube. What will the nurse plan to do prior to the administration of this drug?

• A) Dilute the drug prior to administration through the nasogastric (NG) tube.
• B) Flush the nasogastric (NG) tube with Coca-Cola before and after administration.
• C) Flush the nasogastric (NG) tube with normal saline before and after administration.
• D) There is no particular preparation prior to administration.

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