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The Medication You Are to Administer Via a Nasogastric Tube

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The medication you are to administer via a nasogastric tube must be taken on an empty stomach.You know that your patient is receiving feedings as well as medication through his nasogastric tube.What should you do?


A) Stop the tube feeding for 30 to 60 minutes,depending on the medication.
B) Stop the tube feeding and periodically aspirate stomach contents until you know the stomach is empty.
C) Contact the physician and request a different medication that does not require an empty stomach.
D) Go ahead with the medication administration without stopping the tube feeding.

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