The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Receiving

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous enteral nutrition through a small-bore silicone feeding tube, has a computed tomography (CT) scan ordered, and will have to be placed in a flat position for the scan. Which of the following actionsby the nurse is best?

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

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