A Patient with Difficulty Swallowing Is Started on Continuous Tube

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient with difficulty swallowing is started on continuous tube feedings of a full-strength commercial formula at 100 ml/hr. The patient has six diarrhea stools the first day. The action that is most appropriate for the nurse to take first is to

• A) slow the tube feeding flow rate.
• B) discontinue any water intake.
• C) notify the health care provider about the need for a change in formula.
• D) check residuals and hold feedings if any residual is found.

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