The nurse is preparing to administer a liquid medication by a nasogastric feeding tube. What is the first thing the nurse should do?
a. Check placement of the tube.
b. Check the pH of the gastric aspirate.
c. Flush the tube with a small amount of water.
d. Give the medication and then flush with a small amount of water.
Answer: B
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