The nurse is caring for a client who has a nasogastric tube in place. The client is to receive an oral medication through the tube. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate? Select all that apply
A) Not diluting liquids prior to administration
B) Checking the tube for placement
C) Dissolving crushed tablets in water prior to administration
D) Flushing the tube with water after drugs are administered
E) Clearing the tube with air prior to administration
Ans: B, C, D
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Before administration of an oral drug through an NG tube or gastrostomy tube, the nurse should check the tube for placement, dilute and flush liquid drugs through the tube, crush tablets and dissolve them in water before administering them through the tube, and flush the tube with water after the drugs are placed in the tube to clear the tubing completely.
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