Arrange in order these steps for preparing crushed medications to be given by feeding tube
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5
f. 6
1. Flush the tube to clear feeding.
2. Thoroughly crush the medication.
3. Administer each medication separately.
4. Dissolve each crushed medication in a medicine cup.
5. Flush the tube to clear the medication from the tube.
6. Reconnect the feeding tube.
1. ANS: B
2. ANS: D
3. ANS: A
4. ANS: C
5. ANS: E
6. ANS: F
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