The patient is to receive multiple medications via the nasogastric tube. The nurse is concerned that the tube may become clogged. Which action is for the nurse to take?
A) Instill nonliquid medications without diluting.
B) Irrigate the tube with 60 mL of water after all medications are given.
C) Mix all medications together to decrease the number of administrations.
D) Check with the pharmacy for availability of the liquid forms of medications.
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