When Preparing to Administer Medication Via a Nasogastric Tube,the Nurse

question 3

Multiple Choice

When preparing to administer medication via a nasogastric tube,the nurse aspirates 275 mL of gastric residual.What is the first action the nurse should take?

• A)Wait 1 hour and recheck the residual.
• B)Administer the medication with more fluid.
• C)Return the aspirate and withhold the medication.
• D)Attach the nasogastric tube to suction to remove additional volume.

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