To Reduce the Risk of Aspiration in a Patient Who

question 30

Multiple Choice

To reduce the risk of aspiration in a patient who is receiving continuous enteral feedings running at 70 ml/hr,the nurse should:

• A) Check the position of the tube during every shift.
• B) Notify the charge nurse or physician about a residual volume of 20 ml.
• C) Elevate the patient's head during and for 10 minutes after feeding.
• D) Position the patient on the left side after the feeding.

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