The nurse is teaching a parent to administer medications using a child's gastrostomy tube. The parent asks why it is necessary to give water after each medication. The nurse explains that the water is given for which purpose?
a. To decrease gastrointestinal upset
b. To dilute the medication and enhance absorption
c. To ensure that all medication is infused into the stomach
d. To improve overall hydration
ANS: C
Flushing the tube after the medication is instilled ensures that the medication reaches the stomach. It is not always given to decrease gastrointestinal upset, to dilute the medication, or to improve hydration.
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