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Title: A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving feedings through a gastrostomy tube. The patient ... Post by: Cookie12 on Jan 18, 2018 A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving feedings through a gastrostomy tube. The patient experiences abdominal cramping and nausea. The nurse's best action is to:
A. warm the formula. B. readjust the tube. C. decrease the administration rate. D. increase the concentration of the formula. Title: A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving feedings through a gastrostomy tube. The patient ... Post by: artnisha98 on Jan 18, 2018 C
Feedings should be at room temperature. Cold formula causes gastric cramping and discomfort. Always determine tube placement before beginning tube feedings. Always administer feedings as prescribed to ensure patient is receiving the ordered nutrients. |