When administering medication through an NG tube that is connected to suction, what is done after the medication is given through the tube?
1. The tube is reconnected to the suction.
2. The tube is clamped for 10 minutes then reconnected to suction.
3. The tube is clamped for 30 minutes then reconnected to suction.
4. The suction is left off for 4 hours then reconnected to suction.
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When the medication has passed through the tube, reclamp the tube for 30 minutes before the suction is reattached.
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