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    RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is preparing to administer three medications to a client who is receiving continuous enteral feeding through an NG tube. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. The NG tube should be flushed with 15-30 mL of water before and after medication administration, not 5 mL. B. Medications should not be added directly to enteral feeding as it may alter the medication's effectiveness or cause tube clogging. C. Using a syringe to allow medications to flow by gravity reduces the risk of pressure-related complications and ensures safe administration. D. Medications should be dissolved separately to prevent interactions or clogging.

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