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yoroshambo

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Arrange in order these steps for preparing crushed medications to be given by feeding tube.
 
  a. 1
  b. 2
  c. 3
  d. 4
  e. 5
  f. 6
 
   1. Flush the tube to clear feeding.
 
   2. Thoroughly crush the medication.
 
   3. Administer each medication separately.
 
   4. Dissolve each crushed medication in a medicine cup.
 
   5. Flush the tube to clear the medication from the tube.
 
   6. Reconnect the feeding tube.

Question 2

The nurse is aware the older adult is more at risk for medication-related problems related to ___________________ _______. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. drug-testing methodology
  b. age-related changes
  c. polypharmacy
  d. cognitive and sensory changes
  e. lack of adequate medical follow-up


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1. ANS: B
2. ANS: D
3. ANS: A
4. ANS: C
5. ANS: E
6. ANS: F

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D


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