Which condition requires that you withhold a drug dose for a patient with a feeding tube?
a. The drug is in the form of a tablet.
b. The drug volume is greater than 20 mL.
c. Carbon dioxide is detected from the feeding tube.
d. The patient is unconscious and unable to swallow.
ANS: C
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a. 22 b. 23 c. 42 d. 36
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