Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to administer enteral medication to a client who has a gastrostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Elevate the head of the bed.
Rationale:
🟠 Elevating the head of the bed reduces the risk of aspiration, which is a critical safety measure when administering enteral medications.
🟠 This positioning allows for proper gastric emptying and promotes medication flow through the GI tract.
🟠 It is considered a priority action in safe enteral medication administration.
🟠 Performing this step first ensures airway protection and reduces pulmonary complications.
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This question is from ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam 2 which contains 45 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4