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rayancarla1

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The nurse is preparing to administer medications via the client's nasogastric feeding tube. When attempting to flush the tube, the nurse realizes that the tube is clogged. Which action by the nurse is the priority?
 
  1. Using coke to unclog the tube
  2. Giving the medication orally
  3. Using ice water to irrigate the tube
  4. Replacing the current tube with a new one

Question 2

When administering a bolus enteral feeding, which would not be required documentation by the nurse?
 
  1. Stomach residual found prior to administering the feedings
  2. Calories contained within the feeding
  3. Client tolerance or concerns
  4. Type and quantity of feeding administered



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

The nurse should replace the tube so that the medications can be administered in a timely fashion. Using coke to unclog the tube or ice water to irrigate the tube are not appropriate actions by the nurse. Tepid water should be used to irrigate the tube, if needed. Clients with nasogastric tubes are often unable to take anything by mouth, so administering the medications orally is not a realistic option.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

Although some facilities might have nurses calculate calories administered per day for clients with tube feedings, this is not routinely recorded with each feeding. All other information should be included following each feeding.




rayancarla1

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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