A Client Had a Stroke and Is Now Being Tube-Fed

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client had a stroke and is now being tube-fed. An important intervention the nurse should include in the care plan related to fluid and electrolyte balance is to

• A) consult with a dietitian about providing sufficient calories.
• B) check the sodium concentration of the formula.
• C) prevent too-rapid infusion by using a feeding pump.
• D) provide 1 ml of water per 1 kilocalorie of formula.

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