A Patient Is Receiving Continuous Enteral Nutrition Through a Small-Bore

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving continuous enteral nutrition through a small-bore silicone feeding tube. What should the nurse plan for when this patient has a computed tomography (CT) scan ordered?

A) Ask the health care provider to reschedule the scan.
B) Shut the feeding off 30 to 60 minutes before the scan.
C) Connect the feeding tube to continuous suction before and during the scan.
D) Send a suction catheter with the patient in case of aspiration during the scan.