A Client Has a Gastrostomy Tube (GT) in Place

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client has a gastrostomy tube (GT) in place. The health care provider ordered the medication p.o. What action would be appropriate for the nurse to take?

• A) Dilute the p.o. medication with water and administer by GT.
• B) Administer the medication p.o. as ordered.
• C) Clarify the order with the health care provider who wrote the order.
• D) Clarify the order with the charge nurse.

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