Multiple Choice
A patient with difficulty swallowing is started on continuous tube feedings of a full-strength commercial formula at 100 ml/hr. The patient has six diarrhea stools the first day. The action that is most appropriate for the nurse to take first is to
A) slow the tube feeding flow rate.
B) discontinue any water intake.
C) notify the health care provider about the need for a change in formula.
D) check residuals and hold feedings if any residual is found.
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