When Administering a Gavage Feeding to a School-Age Child, the Nurse

question 9

Multiple Choice

When administering a gavage feeding to a school-age child, the nurse should do which of the following?

• A)Lubricate the tip of the feeding tube with Vaseline to facilitate passage.
• B)Check the placement of the tube by inserting 20 mL of sterile water.
• C)Administer feedings over 5 to 10 minutes.
• D)Position on right side after administering feeding.

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