A student nurse is administering medications through a nasogastric tube connected to continuous suction. How will the student do this accurately?
A) Briefly disconnect tubing from the suction to administer medications, then reconnect.
B) Realize this can't be done, and document information.
C) Disconnect tubing from the suction before giving drugs, and clamp tubing for 20 to 30 minutes.
D) Leave the suction alone and give medications orally or rectally.
C
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