Author Question: The main reason the nurse flushes the port of a nasogastric tube after administering each medication ... (Read 81 times)

LCritchfi · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The main reason the nurse flushes the port of a nasogastric tube after administering each medication is to

a. prevent aspiration of medication c. prevent clogging of the tube
b. dilute the medication d. increase the water intake

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for a client who has been admitted to the unit experiencing severe acute pain. When preparing the plan of care, the nurse considers which of the following to be a priority nursing diagnosis?

1. Impaired Mobility
2. Ineffective Breathing Pattern
3. Risk for Injury
4. Powerlessness

cloud · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
When administering a medication through a feeding tube, the nurse should check for tube placement, administer the medication, then flush the tube afterwards to prevent clogging.

Answer to Question 2

2. Ineffective Breathing Pattern

Rationale:
The client in severe acute pain is at risk for hyperventilation, which can lead to respiratory alkalosis. There is not enough information to know whether the client's mobility is impaired. Risk for injury and powerlessness are diagnoses to be considered for this client, but the highest priority is respiratory function.