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Which action should the nurse implement when administering a prescription drug that should be given on an empty stomach quizlet?Which action should the nurse implement when administering a prescription drug that should be given on an empty stomach? Give one hour before or two hours after a meal.
Which action would the nurse take when the patient who is nothing by mouth?If your patient has a nothing by mouth (NPO) order, verify if this includes all medications. This information may be included on the MAR or the orders, and if not, verify this information with the provider.
What action should a nurse implement to prevent clogging of the NG tube after medication administration?Regular flushing with water can help prevent clogging not caused by medications. Flush the tube every 4 hours with 30 mL of water during continuous feeding, or before and after each intermittent bolus feeding. If you measure residual volume, follow with a flush of 30 mL.
Which safety measures should the nurse implement to prevent aspiration when administering oral medications select all that apply?Position the patient in a side-lying or upright position to decrease the risk of aspiration. Offer a glass of water or other oral fluid (that is not contraindicated with the medication) to ease swallowing and improve absorption and dissolution of the medication, taking any fluid restrictions into account.
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