When preparing to administer medication via a nasogastric tube,the nurse aspirates 275 mL of gastric residual.What is the first action the nurse should take?
A)Wait 1 hour and recheck the residual.
B)Administer the medication with more fluid.
C)Return the aspirate and withhold the medication.
D)Attach the nasogastric tube to suction to remove additional volume.

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Return aspirated contents to the stomach unless a single volume exceeds 500 mL or two measurements taken 1 hour apart each exceed 250 mL.When gastric residual is greater than 250 mL,the medication is withheld and the residual is rechecked in 1 hour.Large-volume aspirates indicate delayed gastric emptying and place the patient at risk for aspiration.Additional fluid would not be administered if the patient had a large residual.Use of suction would require an order from the health care provider.

When Preparing to Administer Medication Via a Nasogastric Tube,the Nurse