When preparing to administer medication via a nasogastric tube, ...

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When preparing to administer medication via a nasogastric tube, the nurse aspirates 275 mL of gastric residual. What is the first action the nurse should take?
 
  a. Wait 1 hour and recheck the residual.
  b. Administer the medication with more fluid.
  c. Return the aspirate and withhold the medication.
  d. Attach the nasogastric tube to suction to remove additional volume.

Question 2

________________ removes sweat, oil, dirt and bacteria and helps maintain skin integrity.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Answer to Question 1

C
Return aspirated contents to the stomach unless a single volume exceeds 500 mL or two measurements taken 1 hour apart each exceed 250 mL. When gastric residual is greater than 250 mL, the medication is withheld and the residual is rechecked in 1 hour. Large-volume aspirates indicate delayed gastric emptying and place the patient at risk for aspiration. Additional fluid would not be administered if the patient had a large residual. Use of suction would require an order from the health care provider.

Answer to Question 2

Bathing
Bathing removes sweat, oil, dirt and microorganisms and helps maintain skin integrity.