When Preparing to Administer Medication Through a Feeding Route, the Nurse

question 27

Multiple Choice

When preparing to administer medication through a feeding route, the nurse correctly

• A) Dissolves the medication in cold water.
• B) Dissolves and administers each medication separately.
• C) Flushes the tube with 30 to 60 mL apple or orange juice between administrations.
• D) Mixes different medications together to simplify administration.

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