A Patient Is Receiving Continuous Tube Feedings at 100 ML/hr

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving continuous tube feedings at 100 mL/hr.At 1400,the nurse determines that there is 175 mL of residual volume.Which action will the nurse take?

• A) Continue the feedings as ordered.
• B) Reduce the feeding by 50%.
• C) Stop the feeding and notify the healthcare provider.
• D) Aspirate and dispose of the residual and restart the feeding.

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