Special SituationsQuestion 97 of 100
A resident receiving tube feedings is ordered a medication that must be given on an empty stomach. The aide should:
a.Give it mixed into the ongoing feeding
b.Skip the medication entirely
c.Coordinate with the nurse to hold the feeding as ordered and flush the tube appropriately
d.Give it faster to save time
Explanation
Some medications require holding the tube feeding before and after to ensure absorption, which must be coordinated with the nurse and done with proper flushing. Mixing such a drug into a continuous feeding can reduce its effectiveness.
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