The Patient Is to Receive Multiple Medications Via the Nasogastric $\bold{best}$

question 11

Multiple Choice

The patient is to receive multiple medications via the nasogastric tube. The nurse is concerned that the tube may become clogged. Which action is $\bold{best}$ for the nurse to take?

• A) Instill nonliquid medications without diluting.
• B) Irrigate the tube with 60 mL of water after all medications are given.
• C) Mix all medications together to decrease the number of administrations.
• D) Check with the pharmacy for availability of the liquid forms of medications.

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