A Patient Is Discharged and Is Sent Home with Enteral

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient is discharged and is sent home with enteral feedings.What instructions should the nurse give to the caregiver?

• A)Flush the tube out after administering medications.
• B)Keep the tube loose to allow for patient movement.
• C)Use sterile technique when preparing and administering feedings.
• D)Hang enough formula each time to cover 8 to 12 hours of feeding.

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