The Physician Orders Potassium Chloride (KCL)for the Patient Who Has

question 19

Multiple Choice

The physician orders potassium chloride (KCL) for the patient who has a nasogastric (NG) tube.What will the nurse plan to do prior to the administration of this drug?

• A)Dilute the drug prior to administration through the nasogastric (NG)tube.
• B)Flush the nasogastric (NG)tube with Coca-Cola before and after administration.
• C)Flush the nasogastric (NG)tube with normal saline before and after administration.
• D)There is no particular preparation prior to administration.

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Definitions:

Direct Care Interventions

Treatments performed through interaction with the patient. For example, a patient may require medication administration, insertion of an intravenous infusion, or counseling during a time of grief.

Feeding Tube

A medical device used to provide nutrition to patients who cannot obtain nutrition by mouth, are unable to swallow safely, or need nutritional supplementation.

Resuscitation

The act of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death through measures such as artificial respiration or chest compressions.

Assistive Personnel

Workers who provide support services in healthcare settings, assisting with tasks to help care for clients or patients, often under the supervision of a licensed professional.