A client's small-bore feeding tube has become occluded after the nurse administered medications.What actions by the nurse are best? (Select all that apply.)
A) Attempt to dissolve the clog by instilling a cola product.
B) Determine if any of the medications come in liquid form.
C) Flush the tube before and after administering medications.
D) Mix all medications in the formula and use a feeding pump.
E) Try to flush the tube with 30 mL of water and gentle pressure.
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