The nurse is to administer several medications to the client via ...

[anjilletteb]

The nurse is to administer several medications to the client via the N/G tube. The nurse's first ac-tion is to:
 
  1. Add the medication to the tube feeding being given
  2. Crush all tablets and capsules before administration
  3. Administer all of the medications mixed together
  4. Check for placement of the nasogastric tube

Question 2

A medication is prescribed for the client and is to be administered by IV bolus injection. A prior-ity for the nurse before the administration of medication via this route is to:
 
  1. Set the rate of the IV infusion
  2. Check the client's mental alertness
  3. Confirm placement of the IV line
  4. Determine the amount of IV fluid to be administered

[peter]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
The nasogastric tube should be verified for placement before administering any medication through it. Medications should never be added to the tube feeding. Not all tablets can be crushed, such as sustained release tablets, nor all capsules should be opened. Medications should be reviewed carefully before crushing a tablet or opening a capsule. Medications should be dis-solved and administered separately, flushing between 1 and 30 mL of water between each med-ication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
A priority for the nurse before the administration of medication via the IV route is to confirm placement of the IV line. Confirming the placement of the IV catheter and the integrity of the surrounding tissue ensures that the medication is administered safely. The nurse should first con-firm placement of the IV line. The nurse should first confirm placement of the IV line before administering a medication by the IV route. The client's mental alertness may be something the nurse monitors after medication administration. The nurse should first confirm placement of the IV line before administering any IV fluids.

[anjilletteb]

Thank you!

[peter]

Always glad to help...