student_nurse_07

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1. When checking gastric tube residual...

   student_nurse_07 posted a topic in MICU

   Hi, again. I thought of another question. When checking residual in pts getting tube feeding via g-tube, do you aspirate untill you meet resistance? I heard that it could be irritating and possibly damaging to the gastric mucosa. Is that true? If...

2. Mixing multiple iv drugs in one syringe

   student_nurse_07 posted a topic in MICU

   Hi, all. I had a nagging question that I never got the courage to ask in fear that I might appear stupid or lazy. I'm sure I can get the right answer here from ICU nurses. When pushing IV meds, can you mix different drugs together in one syringe an...