The Patient Has Just Started on Enteral Feedings, and the Patient

question 31

Multiple Choice

The patient has just started on enteral feedings, and the patient is reporting abdominal cramping. Which action will the nurse take $\bold{next}$ ?

• A) Slow the rate of tube feeding.
• B) Instill cold formula to "numb" the stomach.
• C) Change the tube feeding to a high-fat formula.
• D) Consult with the health care provider about prokinetic medication.

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