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The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Receiving Enteral Nutrition

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The nurse is caring for a client receiving enteral nutrition through a syringe.Midway through the feeding,the client complains of gas pains.Which is the nurse's best action at this time?


A) Contact the healthcare provider.
B) Clamp the tubing going to the client for a short time to see if symptoms are relieved.
C) Stop the feeding and remove the nasogastric tube.
D) Continue the feeding while reassuring the client that this is a common issue related to enteral feedings.

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