When preparing to administer medication through a feeding route, the nurse correctly
1. Dissolves the medication in cold water.
2. Dissolves and administers each medication separately.
3. Flushes the tube with 30 to 60 mL apple or orange juice between administrations.
4. Mixes different medications together to simplify administration.
ANS: 2
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