The nurse is providing medications to a client who is currently receiving continuous tube feeding via gastrostomy tube.The client has a dose of phenytoin (Dilantin) due.Which is the nurse's best course of action?
A) Determine whether the client is experiencing any pain.
B) Flush the gastrostomy tube with 30 mL of water before administration.
C) Hold the medication for the day.
D) Stop the tube feeding for at least 1 hour before administration.
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