Multiple Choice
After 2 days of administering the patient's continuous nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding at 35 mL/hr successfully, the nurse aspirates 150 mL of formula.Which should the nurse implement first?
A) Return the aspirate and continue with the feeding.
B) Flush the tube with 30 mL of normal saline solution.
C) Return the aspirate and reevaluate patient in 1 hour.
D) Collaborate about the aspirate with the provider.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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