A Patient Who Has Just Been Started on Tube Feedings

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient who has just been started on tube feedings of full-strength formula at 100 mL/hr has 6 diarrhea stools the first day. Which action should the nurse plan to take?

• A)Slow the infusion rate of the tube feeding.
• B)Check gastric residual volumes more frequently.
• C)Change the enteral feeding system and formula every 8 hours.
• D)Discontinue administration of water through the feeding tube.

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