The nurse is preparing to administer medication via a nasogastric tube. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?  1. Assess and verify tube placement. 2. Check the residual volume. 3....

The nurse is preparing to administer medication via a nasogastric tube. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

 1. Assess and verify tube placement. 2. Check the residual volume. 3. Elevate the foot of the client’s bed. 4. Pour medication into the syringe barrel.