A Patient Recently Started on Enteral Tube Feedings Starts Complaining

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient recently started on enteral tube feedings starts complaining of nausea and having diarrhea. The best nursing action is to:

• A) check the enteral tube for placement.
• B) slow down the feedings and monitor.
• C) perform a fingerstick blood glucose test.
• D) stop the feedings and inform the physician.

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