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jayhills49

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on: Aug 2, 2018

What is the purpose of flushing the tube with water after each feeding?

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Can you describe a potential problem with taking aspirin, garlic, and vitamin E?

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T4T

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The enteral feeding, if allowed to remain in the tube, could solidify and cause a blockage.

Answer to Question 2

All three can decrease blood clotting and could make the blood dangerously thin.

jayhills49

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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018

Gracias!

meganmoser117

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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