The patient is to receive multiple medications via the nasogastric tube. The nurse is concerned that the tube may become clogged. Which action is $best\bold{best}$ for the nurse to take?

A) Instill nonliquid medications without diluting.
B) Irrigate the tube with 60 mL of water after all medications are given.
C) Mix all medications together to decrease the number of administrations.
D) Check with the pharmacy for availability of the liquid forms of medications.

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The patient is to receive multiple medications via the nasogastric tube. The nurse is concerned that the tube may become clogged. Which action is

best\bold{best}

for the nurse to take?

A) Instill nonliquid medications without diluting.
B) Irrigate the tube with 60 mL of water after all medications are given.
C) Mix all medications together to decrease the number of administrations.
D) Check with the pharmacy for availability of the liquid forms of medications.

Pritam mukherjee · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Use liquid medications when available to prevent tube occlusion. Irrigate with 30 mL of water before and after each medication per tube. Completely dissolve crushed medications in liquid if liquid medication is not available. Read pharmacological information on compatibility of drugs and formula before mixing medications.

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