A Patient Is Receiving Continuous Enteral Nutrition Through a Small-Bore

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving continuous enteral nutrition through a small-bore silicone feeding tube. What should the nurse plan for when this patient has a computed tomography (CT) scan ordered?

• A)Ask the health care provider to reschedule the scan.
• B)Shut the feeding off 30 to 60 minutes before the scan.
• C)Connect the feeding tube to continuous suction before and during the scan.
• D)Send a suction catheter with the patient in case of aspiration during the scan.

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