NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
The nurse is preparing to administer medication via a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. What is the first action?
Aspirating gastric contents and checking the residual volume is crucial to assess gastric emptying and prevent aspiration.
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Question: The nurse is preparing to administer medication via a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. What is the first action?
Answer options:
- Flush the tube with 30 mL of water
- Crush all solid medications together ✅ Aspirate gastric contents and check residual volume
- Position the client in a supine position
Correct answer: Aspirate gastric contents and check residual volume
Explanation: Aspirating gastric contents and checking the residual volume is crucial to assess gastric emptying and prevent aspiration.
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