An Adult Client Has Developed Diarrhea 24 Hours After the Initiation

An adult client has developed diarrhea 24 hours after the initiation of total enteral nutrition via nasogastric tube.  The client is receiving a hypertonic formula.  What is the bestnursing action?

A) Dilute the formula with water
B) Discontinue the tube feeding
C) Send a stool sample to the lab for culture and sensitivity
D) Slow the rate of administration of the feeding

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