Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for the delivery of medications through a feeding tube?

a. Flush the feeding tube with water before and after administering the medication.
b. Give sustained-release medications through the feeding tube.
c. Discontinue the tube feeding every hour to enhance drug absorption.
d. Rinse the feeding tube with a solution of meat tenderizer and sterile water before and after medication is administered.


a

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