The Patient Is to Receive Multiple Medications Via the Nasogastric

question 12

Multiple Choice

The patient is to receive multiple medications via the nasogastric tube.The nurse is concerned that the tube may become clogged.What can the nurse do to prevent this?

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

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