Information That Should Be Provided to the Caregiver of a Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

Information that should be provided to the caregiver of a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube includes:

• A)keeping the head of the bed lowered for feedings.
• B)keeping unused formula at room temperature.
• C)aspirating every 4 hours when receiving continuous drip feedings.
• D)providing half of the feeding if the residual exceeds 250 mL.

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