A patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube has medications ordered in tablet form. How should the nurse administer the medications?

Explanation

•Tablets (except for extended/sustained release) can be crushed and mixed with water in order to be administered through an NG tube.

•Requesting a liquid form is not neccessary.

•Cutting the tablets in half will clog the NG tube.

•Heating the medication may alter its action.

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