Asked by Gabriel Padilla on May 08, 2024
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Which action of the nurse is best to reduce abdominal discomfort when administering intermittent gravity feedings through a gastrostomy tube?
A) Chill the formula.
B) Dilute the formula.
C) Infuse the formula slowly.
D) Lower the head of the bed.
Gastrostomy Tube
A tube inserted through the abdomen directly into the stomach to provide nutrition, fluids, and medication to individuals who cannot eat by mouth.
Abdominal Discomfort
A general term referring to pain or discomfort in the stomach area.
Gravity Feedings
A method of delivering enteral nutrition or fluids using the natural force of gravity, often through a feeding tube.
- Comprehend the necessity of safe feeding strategies for patients who have trouble swallowing or need different feeding techniques.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the necessity of safe feeding strategies for patients who have trouble swallowing or need different feeding techniques.
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