ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client through an enteral feeding tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Flush the tube with normal saline following medication administration. Flushing the tube with normal saline after medication administration helps ensure that the medication is completely delivered into the stomach and prevents any residual medication from clogging the tube. This action also helps prevent any potential drug interactions or reactions that may occur if different medications are inadvertently mixed in the tube. Additionally, flushing the tube with normal saline helps maintain the patency of the tube and reduces the risk of infections.
Other choices are incorrect because:
A: Pinching the tube while connecting the syringe can lead to blockage and prevent proper medication administration.
B: Elevating the head of the client's bed to 10° is a good practice for preventing aspiration during feeding, but it is not directly related to administering medications through an enteral tube.
D: Combining crushed medications in a single syringe can lead to drug interactions or inconsistent dosing.
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