When Administering Medications to a Patient with a Feeding Tube

question 3

Multiple Choice

When administering medications to a patient with a feeding tube, the nurse should dissolve each crushed medication in at least:

• A) 30 to 60 mL of water.
• B) 20 to 30 mL of water.
• C) 15 to 20 mL of water.
• D) 5 to 15 mL of water.

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