The patient receives three different medications through a nasogastric tube (NGT). Which fluid volume does the nurse anticipate instilling to administer medications by NGT properly?
a. 30 mL
b. 60 mL
c. 120 mL
d. 150 mL
C
The nurse expects to instill at least 120 mL of fluid to administer three medications by NGT be-cause he or she flushes the tube with 30 mL of water before and after each medication, resulting in four flushes or 120 mL.
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