The nurse is caring for a patient with a nasogastric tube in place.What interventions would the nurse perform to reduce the risk of clogging the feeding tube? (Select all that apply. )

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Flushing the tube liberally with water before,between,and after each medication instillation will reduce the risk of clogging,as will crushing solid medications thoroughly and mixing them in water before administration.The largest barrel,not the smallest barrel,syringe exerts less pressure and reduces the risk of clogging.Mixing medications with formula is contraindicated because it increases the risk of clogging.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Nasogastric