A nurse is preparing to administer nortriptyline 150 mg PO for a client who has depression. Available is chlorpromazine hydrochloride 75 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A. Administering tube feedings while the client is in a supine (flat on their back) position can increase the risk of aspiration. Ideally, clients should be positioned upright or at a 30-45 degree angle during and after tube feedings to reduce the risk of reflux and aspiration.
B. Flushing the NG tube with tap water after feeding is just a standard practice to prevent clogging and maintain tube patency.

C. Administering tube feedings by gravity using a syringe barrel is an appropriate method. This allows for controlled and slow administration of the feeding solution, minimizing the risk of overfeeding or complications.
D. Aspirating gastric residual before initiating tube feedings is a standard practice to assess the amount of residual contents in the stomach. However, the amount of residual aspirate that warrants intervention can vary based on institutional policies and the client's condition.

A. This option is aimed at modifying the consistency of fluids to make them easier to swallow for someone with dysphagia. Thickened liquids are often recommended to prevent aspiration (when food or liquid enters the airway instead of the esophagus) in patients with swallowing difficulties.
B. Placing food on the unaffected side of the mouth, which would be the right side in the case of left-sided weakness, is recommended to aid in easier chewing and swallowing.
C. Temperature can affect how easily food can be swallowed and enjoyed by someone with dysphagia. Extremely hot or cold foods can be more challenging to swallow. However, this dose not address the risk of aspiration.
D. Tipping the head back during swallowing is not recommended because it can increase the risk of choking or aspiration. Instead of tilting the head back, clients with dysphagia should be instructed to maintain an upright position when eating and drinking.