Multiple Choice
The nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to a patient who receives 300 mL of Isocal over 30 minutes every 4 hours.The nurse checks the residual prior to initiating the feeding and notes a residual amount of 50 mL of formula.Which action will the nurse take next?
A) Administer the feeding as ordered.
B) Administer the feeding over 60 minutes.
C) Hold the feeding and notify the patient's provider.
D) Wait 1 hour and recheck the residual again.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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