The nurse is preparing to administer medications via jejunostomy tube to a patient who has a continuous tube feeding.Some of the medications need to be given on an empty stomach and come only in tablet form which need crushing.After crushing them,the nurse needs to:

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If the medication is not compatible with the feeding solution,or if the patient needs to take medication on an empty stomach,stop the feeding 15 to 30 minutes before medication administration to facilitate absorption of medication.
Never add crushed medications directly to the tube feeding.Whenever possible,use liquid medications instead of crushed tablets,but if you have to crush tablets,the tubing must be flushed before and after the medication is given to prevent the drug from adhering to the inside of the tube.Dissolve in at least 30 mL of warm water.Cold water causes gastric cramping.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Medications Via Jejunostomy Tube