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Fisseha Abate
on Oct 28, 2024
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A surgeon prescribes potassium chloride 20 mEq by mouth for a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube for gastric drainage.How should the nurse proceed?
A) Seek clarification from the surgeon about the medication order.
B) Clamp the NG tube while administering the dose by mouth.
C) Instill the medication through the NG tube.
D) Withhold the oral potassium chloride elixir.
Potassium Chloride
A chemical compound used in medicine as a supplement and in food processing as a salt substitute.
Nasogastric (NG) Tube
A flexible tube that is passed through the nose into the stomach for feeding or medication administration.
- Demonstrate knowledge of safe medication administration practices, including clarification and error prevention.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of safe medication administration practices, including clarification and error prevention.
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