ATI RN
ATI Nurs100102 Fundamentals Retake Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer three liquid medications to a client who has an NG feeding tube with continuous enteral feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Flush the NG feeding tube with 30 ml of water immediately following medication administration. Flushing the NG tube with water helps prevent clogging and ensures proper medication delivery. It also helps clear any residual medication from the tube, reducing the risk of drug interactions. Maintaining the head of the bed flat for 30 minutes (
A) is not necessary and can lead to aspiration. Mixing medications together (
B) can alter their effectiveness and interactions. Diluting medications with tap water (
C) is not recommended as it may affect the medication's efficacy or stability. Flushing with water immediately post-administration (
D) is essential for tube patency and medication delivery.
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