RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 332 of 2368

The nurse cannot flush a client's enteral tube with water because the tube is clogged. Which action should the nurse take next?

  1. Push firmly on the syringe plunger to clear the clog
  2. Insert a wire stylet to dislodge the clog
  3. Remove the tube and place a new one
  4. Notify the provider
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Correct answer: Notify the provider

If flushing with water fails, the provider is notified. A pancreatic enzyme solution or kit may be ordered before a new tube is placed.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administration of Enteral Medications: Enteral Tube Medication Administration. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026