The nurse is providing acetaminophen (Tylenol) suspension to a patient via percutaneous gastrostomy tube. First, the nurse should
1. Measure the appropriate dose of medication using a medicine cup.
2. Draw up the medication into a catheter-tipped syringe.
3. Uncap the bottle while wearing clean gloves.
4. Shake the bottle of medication gently.
ANS: 4
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Other members of the interdisciplinary team who work on the subacute unit include
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