Multiple Choice
A client with a nasogastric tube is prescribed intermittent bolus enteral feedings with routine gastric residual checks. Which of the following actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.
A) Discard aspirated gastric residual in a biohazard container
B) Flush the nasogastric tube before and after administering the feeding
C) Place the client in the semi-Fowler position
D) Start the feeding after obtaining a gastric residual volume of 75 mL
E) Start the feeding when the gastric residual has pH of 6
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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