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6 years ago
A client is recovering from a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) and is receiving gastrostomy tube feedings. He is placed on aspiration precautions. What independent nursing action can the nurse implement?
 
  a. Thicken the feedings with cereal.
  b. Warm the formula.
  c. Advance the feeding tube into the duodenum.
  d. Elevate the head of the bed.
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6 years ago
ANS: D
Elevating the head of the bed is the initial intervention when a client is on aspiration precautions.
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6 years ago
Great, will mark the topic solved
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