The Nurse Is Checking Tube Feeding Residual Amounts and Obtains

question 40

Multiple Choice

The nurse is checking tube feeding residual amounts and obtains 10 mL of residual. The patient is receiving 60 mL/hour of feeding. What action should the nurse take?

• A)Continue the feeding as ordered.
• B)Slow the feeding to 35 mL/hour.
• C)Decrease the feeding to 10 mL/hour.
• D)Hold the feeding, and notify the physician.