The guidelines for administering medications via a gastric tube are the same as for an NG tube EXCEPT __.
a. wash your hands
b. it is not necessary to aspirate or use a stethoscope to check for placement
c. clamp the tube after the medication has been instilled
d. turn the patient on the right side
b. it is not necessary to aspirate or use a stethoscope to check for placement
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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