A client with a gastrostomy tube has four crushed medications due. How should the nurse administer them?

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Accepted Answer

B. Administer each medication separately and flush with water between them — Enteral medications are given separately with water flushes between each drug to reduce interactions and tube obstruction.

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A. Mix all medications together in one cup of water

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C. Add the medications directly to the tube feeding bag

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D. Mix the medications with juice to reduce clogging