Which of these steps is correct when a nurse is instilling two medications into a client's enteral tube?

Question

a. Clamp the tube, attach the syringe, add both medications, release the clamp, and flush with 30 cc water.
b. Attach the syringe, pour 30 cc of one medication, open the clamp, rinse with 5 cc water, pour remaining medication into the tube, and flush with 30 to 50 cc water.
c. Attach the syringe, pour both medications into the tube, open the clamp, and flush with 30 to 50 cc water.
d. Aspirate gastric contents, attach the syringe, pour each medication sequentially into the tube, and flush with 100 cc water

Answer 1

B
For two or more medications, give separately. Attach the syringe, pour 30 cc of one medication, open the clamp, rinse with 5 cc water, pour remaining medication into the tube, and flush with 30 to 50 cc water.