Question

a nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who has an enteral feeding tube. which of the following actions should the nurse take? mix the medication with the clients feeding infusion. flush the feeding tube with 10 ml of water prior to administration of the medication. administer the medication to the client in a liquid form. place the client in a supine position prior to administering the medication.

Explanation:

• Mixing medication with feeding infusion is incorrect as it can cause interactions or clog the tube.
• Flushing with 10 mL water prior is not the key correct action here (usually flushing before and after, but the main correct action related to medication form).
• Administering medication in liquid form is correct because solid medications can clog the enteral feeding tube, and liquid form ensures proper administration and reduces the risk of tube obstruction.
• Placing the client in supine position is incorrect as it increases the risk of aspiration; the client should be in an upright or semi - upright position.

Answer:

C. Administer the medication to the client in a liquid form.