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

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The nurse expects to instill at least 120 mL of fluid to administer three medications by NGT because he or she flushes the tube with 30 mL of water before and after each medication,resulting in four flushes or 120 mL.

The Patient Receives Three Different Medications Through a Nasogastric Tube