A nurse is administering medications through an enteral tube to a client with swallowing difficulties due to a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which of the following actions should the nurse perform to prevent gastric reflux?
A) Help the client into a Fowler's position.
B) Check for drug allergies in the client's history.
C) Add diluted medication to the syringe.
D) Administer the medication over several minutes.
A
Feedback:
Assuming Fowler's position can help prevent gastric reflux when medications are administered through an enteral tube. The nurse checks the client's medical history for drug allergies to avoid potential complications. Adding diluted medication to the syringe as it becomes nearly empty prevents instilling air into the syringe. Administering the medication over several minutes has no effect on reflux.
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