A nurse is preparing to administer several medications via NG tube to a client who is receiving a continuous tube feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Dilute each crushed medication with sterile water Mix the medication together in a single syringe Flush the NG tube with 5 mL of sterile water prior to administration Combine the medication with the formula in the feeding bag

A nurse is preparing to administer several medications via NG tube to a client who is receiving a continuous tube feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Dilute each crushed medication with sterile water Mix the medication together in a single syringe Flush the NG tube with 5 mL of sterile water prior to administration Combine the medication with the formula in the feeding bag

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Chapter11: Cpt Surgery I

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