Before Administering a Capsule Form of Medication to a Client

question 19

Multiple Choice

Before administering a capsule form of medication to a client via a nasogastric tube,the nurse must FIRST do which of the following actions?

• A)Dissolve it in about 50 cc of cold water.
• B)Check placement of the tube before instilling medication.
• C)Dissolve it in about 100 cc of warm water.
• D)See if a liquid equivalent form is available.