Before Administering a Continuous Nasointestinal Tube (NIT)feeding,the Nurse Verifies Placement
Multiple Choice
Before administering a continuous nasointestinal tube (NIT) feeding,the nurse verifies placement of the patient's NIT and flushes it with water.Which step should the nurse perform next?
A) Instill the formula immediately after removing it from refrigeration.
B) Infuse the formula over 10 to 15 minutes.
C) Raise the syringe 18 inches above the insertion site.
D) Attach the feeding bag to the proximal end of the NIT.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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