A client has a gastrostomy tube (GT)in place.The health care provider ordered the medication PO.What action would be appropriate for the nurse to take?
A) Dilute the PO medication with water and administer by GT.
B) Administer the medication PO as ordered.
C) Clarify the order with the health care provider who wrote the order.
D) Clarify the order with the charge nurse.

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The order needs to be clarified with the prescribing health care provider, as administering medication through a gastrostomy tube requires specific instructions, such as crushing and diluting the medication or providing it in another form. The nurse cannot alter the order without first confirming with the prescriber, and the charge nurse does not have the authority to change orders.

A Client Has a Gastrostomy Tube (GT)in Place