The nurse is caring for several patients.The patient in which situation can safely receive oral medications?
A)Nausea with frequent episodes of vomiting
B)Taking a daily dose of vitamins
C)Nasogastric tube connected to suction
D)Diagnosed with an esophageal stricture

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Avoid giving oral medications to patients with alterations in gastrointestinal function (e.g. ,nausea and vomiting),reduced motility (after general anesthesia or inflammation of the bowel),or surgical resection of a portion of the gastrointestinal tract.Oral medications cannot be given when the patient has gastric suctioning and are contraindicated in patients before some tests or surgery.Oral administration is contraindicated in patients who are NPO and unable to swallow (e.g. ,patients with neuromuscular disorders,esophageal strictures,or lesions of the mouth).

The Nurse Is Caring for Several Patients