The medication order for Mrs. Valentino is to administer a medication via the patient's nasogastric tube. When the medication technician enters Mrs. Valentino's room, he observes that Mrs. Valentino no longer has a nasogastric tube; it was discontinued earlier in the day. What should the medication technician do?
A. Consult the RN or the authorized practitioner.
B. Administer the medication by mouth.
C. Document that the medication could not be administered.
D. Ask the patient if she is able to swallow.
Answer: A
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Insert >, <, or = to make a true statement: 
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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When performing a skin assessment for pressure ulcers on an older man who is bedridden and prefers to lie on his right side, the nurse will pay special attention to his ______________________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. right ear. b. lateral edge of right foot. c. sacrum. d. medial edge of left foot. e. right scapula.