What Action Would Best Prevent Bacterial Contamination When Providing an Enteral

question 45

Multiple Choice

What action would best prevent bacterial contamination when providing an enteral tube feeding?

• A) u sing fresh formula every 48 hours
• B) s toring open or mixed formula in the refrigerator
• C) a dding fresh formula to formula that has been hanging
• D) c hanging the feeding container and tubing every 72 hours
• E) h anging no more than a 24-hour supply of formula

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