Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2211 of 2368
A client's feeding tube is clogged. Which action should the nurse take first?
- Instill warm cranberry juice and let it dwell in the tube for 30 minutes
- Instill warm water with a gentle back-and-forth motion of the syringe plunger
- Instill a carbonated beverage and let it dwell in the tube for 30 minutes
- Instill a pancreatic enzyme solution and clamp the tube for 30 minutes
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Correct answer: Instill warm water with a gentle back-and-forth motion of the syringe plunger
Water is the first choice for declogging. Acidic juices and soda can worsen the clog, and enzymes are a second-line option.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Enteral Tube Management: Tube Feeding. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026