ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 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 action is to flush the tube with normal saline following medication administration. This is important to ensure that the medication is completely delivered through the tube and into the client's system. Flushing the tube helps prevent clogs and ensures proper absorption of the medication. It also helps prevent interactions between different medications. Elevating the head of the bed (choice
B) is important for preventing aspiration during feeding but not directly related to medication administration. Combining crushed medications in a single syringe (choice
A) can lead to drug interactions or altered effectiveness. Pinching the tube while connecting the syringe to it (choice
D) can prevent proper flow of medication.
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