Before Administering a Continuous Nasointestinal Tube (NIT) Feeding, the Nurse

question 20

Multiple Choice

Before administering a continuous nasointestinal tube (NIT) feeding, the nurse verifies placement of the patient's NIT and flushes it with water.Which step does the nurse perform next?

• A) Instill the formula immediately after removing it from refrigeration.
• B) Infuse the formula over 10-15 minutes.
• C) Raise the syringe 18 inches above the insertion site.
• D) Attach the feeding bag to the proximal end of the NIT.

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