A geriatric patient/client has had a cerebrovascular accident and has a feeding tube in place. Which statement is correct about the administration of drugs through a feeding tube?
A) Dilute medications with normal saline at room temperature.
B) Elevate the head of the bed to 30 degrees prior to administering.
C) Check the position of the tube in the stomach by inserting 60 mL of air.
D) Flush the tube with 15 mL of warm water to ensure patency.

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Dilute the medication with water. The fluid mixture should be at room temperature. Elevate the head of the bed to 30 degrees. To check the position of the tube in the stomach, place a stethoscope on the stomach and insert about 15 mL of air. Flush the tube with at least 30 mL of warm water to ensure patency.

A Geriatric Patient/client Has Had a Cerebrovascular Accident and Has