A Patient with Difficulty Swallowing Is Started on Continuous Tube

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient with difficulty swallowing is started on continuous tube feedings of a full-strength commercial formula at 100 mL/hour.The patient has six diarrhea stools the first day.What is the action that is most appropriate for the nurse to take first?

• A) Slow the feeding flow rate.
• B) Discontinue any water intake.
• C) Notify the physician for a change in formula.
• D) Check the amount of residual feeding in the stomach.

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