Practice Question
The nurse is administering medications through a nasogastric tube (NGT) which is connected to suction. After ensuring correct tube placement, which action should the nurse take next?
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Correct Answer:
Flush the tube with water.
Rationale:
♦️When administering medications through a nasogastric tube (NGT) attached to suction, the nurse must flush the tube with 15–30 mL of water after verifying placement to ensure patency and prevent clogging.
♦️This step clears the tube and creates a clean pathway before introducing medication, ensuring accurate delivery of the dose.
♦️The suction should be temporarily disconnected and the tube clamped while administering medication and during the waiting period.
♦️After medication administration, the tube is again flushed to prevent medication residue and maintain patency.
♦️This procedure helps ensure the integrity of the tube, accurate absorption, and medication safety.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi Nutrition
- Answer Choices: 4