Before Administering a Continuous Nasointestinal Tube (NIT)feeding,the Nurse Verifies Placement

question 15

Multiple Choice

Before administering a continuous nasointestinal tube (NIT) feeding,the nurse verifies placement of the patient's NIT and flushes it with water.Which step should the nurse perform next?

• A) Instill the formula immediately after removing it from refrigeration.
• B) Infuse the formula over 10 to 15 minutes.
• C) Raise the syringe 18 inches above the insertion site.
• D) Attach the feeding bag to the proximal end of the NIT.

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