NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
A nurse is preparing to administer medication via an NG tube. After checking placement, what is the next priority action?
Flushing the tube with water before medication administration ensures patency and prevents medication interaction with residual feeding.
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Question: A nurse is preparing to administer medication via an NG tube. After checking placement, what is the next priority action?
Answer options: ✅ Flush the NG tube with 30 mL of water.
- Crush all medications into a fine powder.
- Mix medications with tube feeding formula.
- Administer medications rapidly to prevent clogging.
Correct answer: Flush the NG tube with 30 mL of water.
Explanation: Flushing the tube with water before medication administration ensures patency and prevents medication interaction with residual feeding.
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