The nurse is attempting to unclog a patient's feeding tube. Attempts with warm water agitation and milking the tube have been unsuccessful. The nurse uses evidence-based practice principles when she then uses which of the following to unclog the tube?

The nurse is attempting to unclog a patient's feeding tube. Attempts with warm water agitation and milking the tube have been unsuccessful. The nurse uses evidence-based practice principles when she then uses which of the following to unclog the tube?


a) Cola mixed with cranberry juice
b) Digestive enzymes and sodium bicarbonate
c) Alka Seltzer mixed with water
d) Meat tenderizer diluted with saline


Answer: b) Digestive enzymes and sodium bicarbonate 


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