Which is done after giving medication through a nasogastric tube that is connected to suction?
a. The tube is reconnected to the suction.
b. The tube is clamped for 10 minutes and then reconnected to suction.
c. The tube is clamped for 30 minutes and then reconnected to suction.
d. The tube is left off for 4 hours and then reconnected to suction.
ANS: C
When the medication has passed through the tube, reclamp the tube for 30 minutes before the suction is reattached.
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