A nurse is administering several medications via a client's gastrostomy tube. At which of the following times should the nurse flush with water? (Select all that apply.)

Prior to administering medications

After each medication

After giving multiple medications

Before aspirating gastric contents

After administering a sublingual medication

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,C

A. Flushing with water before administering medications helps ensure the tube is clear and free from residual medications.
B. Flushing after each medication ensures the medication is delivered completely into the stomach and minimizes drug interactions.
C. Flushing after giving multiple medications helps clear the tube and prevents potential interactions between different medications.
D. Flushing before aspirating gastric contents helps ensure accurate assessment and prevents contamination of samples.
E. Flushing after administering a sublingual medication is not necessary for a gastrostomy tube, as it is specific to oral medication administration.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Lecture involves one-way communication where information is delivered by the nurse to the client without active participation. It does not confirm understanding or assess learning through client feedback.
B. Question and answer involves the nurse posing questions to assess understanding but may not actively involve the client in demonstrating knowledge or skills.
C. Teach-back is an effective teaching method where the nurse asks the client to explain the procedure back in their own words. This technique helps assess the client's understanding, clarify information, and reinforce learning, promoting patient empowerment and adherence to treatment plans.
D. Role play involves simulating scenarios to practice skills or behaviors, which may not directly assess the client's understanding of a specific procedure.

A. Euphoria, drowsiness and dizziness B. Nasal congestion, bleeding gums and black tarry stools C. Fever. weight gain, and tachycardia D. Sore throat. headache, burning in nose and nosebleed

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Euphoria, drowsiness, and dizziness are not common side effects of fluticasone.
B. Nasal congestion may occur with fluticasone use, but bleeding gums and black tarry stools are not typical side effects.
C. Fever, weight gain, and tachycardia are not commonly associated with fluticasone use.
D. Sore throat, headache, burning in the nose, and nosebleeds are potential side effects of intranasal fluticasone and should be monitored and reported if they occur.

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