Which action taken by the nurse would be the most reliable confirmation of the correct position of a recently placed small bore feeding tube?

2. a. Small-bore nasointestinal tube is best for feeding. This reduces the risk of aspiration.
b. Because the tube in is the intestine, initial tube placement is verified by x-ray film.
c. Begin tube feedings with a polymeric (10 to 2 kcal/mL) whole-nutrient formula. Mrs. Cooper does not have any contraindications such as dysfunctional gastrointestinal absorption, liver failure, pulmonary disease, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection to using this type of formula.
d. Complications that Mrs. Cooper needs to be assessed for include aspiration, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, delayed gastric emptying, fluid overload, hyperosmolar dehydration, and serum electrolyte imbalances.

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Which position should be used for a patient receiving an enteral feeding?

Position: Lying prone/supine during feeding increases the risk of aspiration and therefore where clinically possible the child should be placed in an upright position.

In which order would the nurse implement enteral feedings via Nasoenteric tube quizlet?

For administering enteral feedings via nasoenteric tube, the nurse should first place the patient in high-Fowler's position or elevate the head of the bed at least 30 degrees. The nurse should then verify the tube placement by attaching the syringe and aspirating 5 mL of gastric contents.

Which hang time would be the maximum allowed for enteral feedings in an open system?

Hang time for BTF needs to be limited to 2 hours. Powder formulas once prepared should be ideally used within 4 hours of preparation. Sterile liquid RTH formulas offer increased hang times of up to 48 hours.

Which nursing action is appropriate when providing care to a patient who is prescribed intermittent tube feedings quizlet?

The appropriate nursing action when providing care to a patient who is prescribed intermittent tube feedings is to check tube placement prior to each feeding.