The patient receives three different medications through a nasogastric tube (NGT).Which total fluid volume does the nurse anticipate instilling to administer these medications properly?

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The nurse typically uses 20-30 mL of water to flush the NGT before and after each medication, and between medications. For three medications, this totals approximately 120 mL (30 mL x 4 flushes).

The Patient Receives Three Different Medications Through a Nasogastric Tube