A client is receiving medications through a feeding tube and through an IV line. What action by the nurse is most important for ensuring client safety?

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An oral-tipped on EN-fit syringe does not have a luer lock adapter to attach a needle to or to connect with an IV port, preventing enteral medications from being given through an IV. Labeling the tubing is a good idea, but not most important for safety. Not all medications come in liquid form. Separating the enteral from the IV medications is a good idea, but mistakes can still happen if the enteral medications are placed in an IV-compatible syringe.

A Client Is Receiving Medications Through a Feeding Tube and Through