Which action should the nurse take immediately after administering a medication through a nasogastric tube?
a. Verify correct nasogastric tube placement in the stomach.
b. Auscultate the abdomen for presence of bowel sounds.
c. Immediately administer the next prescribed medication.
d. Flush the tube with water using a needleless syringe.
D
The nurse should flush the nasogastric tube with water using a needleless syringe after administering each medication. Some medications are less effective when given in combination with others. The nurse should verify nasogastric tube placement and auscultate the abdomen for bowel sounds before administering the medication.
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