When Administering a Gavage Feeding to a School-Age Child,the Nurse

question 31

Multiple Choice

When administering a gavage feeding to a school-age child,the nurse should implement what intervention to assure safety?

• A) Lubricate the tip of the feeding tube with Vaseline to facilitate passage.
• B) Check the placement of the tube by inserting 20 mL of sterile water.
• C) Administer feedings over 5 to 10 minutes.
• D) Position the child on the right side after administering the feeding.

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Definitions:

Spider Monkeys

A type of New World monkey known for its long limbs and tail, which it uses for brachiation through the forest canopy.

Common Ancestor

The most recent individual from which all organisms in a group directly descend.

Inhabited

Occupied by residents, referring to a place where living organisms, including humans, live and grow.

Monkeys

Members of the primate order, characterized by a tail (unlike apes), higher brain functions, and a wide range of behaviors and habitats.