NCLEX-RN
Gastrointestinal Disorders NCLEX RN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse supervises a student nurse giving medications through a nasogastric tube (NGT) to a client receiving continuous enteral feeding. Which actions by the student require follow-up by the nurse? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed to only 15 degrees (
C) is insufficient to prevent aspiration; 30-45 degrees is recommended. Adding crushed medications to the tube feeding (
D) can clog the tube or alter medication efficacy. Other actions (A, B, E) are correct.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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