BS Nursing Clinical Practicum
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25. You are about to administer medication through a nasogastric (NG) tube. After checking placement, what is the next technical step before administering the medication?

A. Flush the tube with 60 mL of sterile water
B. Crush all medications together and mix with juice
C. Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30-45 degrees
D. Clamp the tube immediately after medication administration

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  • Flush the tube with 60 mL of sterile water
  • Crush all medications together and mix with juice
  • Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30-45 degrees
  • Clamp the tube immediately after medication administration

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