[Expert Solution]: The nurse is providing postoperative care…

The nurse is providing postoperative care for a 68-year-old woman following colon resection. Which of the following is/are correct actions for the nurse to perform for this patient? Select all that apply. Withhold patient medications prescribed for conditions other than those required for postoperative care, as the patient cannot have anything by mouth. Before administering medication, compare the order and medication container, and then double-check one more time. Elevate the patient’s head to 45 degrees. Verify the nasogastric tube is in the patient’s stomach. Flush the nasogastric tubing with water before medication administration. Crush any medication tablets and mix with water before delivering the medication through the nasogastric tube. Place the least critical medication in the nasogastric tubing first. Monitor patient for signs of aspiration. After medication administration, do not add any further fluids into the nasogastric tube. Place medication tablets in water and allow them to dissolve before placing in the nasogastric tube.