Arrange the steps for preparing crushed medications to be given by feeding tube in order of priority
a. Flush the tube to clear feeding.
b. Thoroughly crush the medication.
c. Administer each medication separately.
d. Dissolve each crushed medication in a medicine cup.
e. Flush the tube to clear the medication from the tube.
f. Reconnect the feeding tube.
ANS:
B, D, A, C, E, F
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