ATI RN VATI Fundamentals S 2019 Final | Nurselytic

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ATI RN VATI Fundamentals S 2019 Final Questions

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral feedings via a gastrostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when administering the feeding?

Correct Answer: A

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Answer: A


Rationale: Unclamping the client's gastrostomy tube before connecting the syringe is crucial to prevent pressure build-up and potential aspiration. The tube needs to be open to allow the feeding to flow smoothly into the stomach. This step ensures proper administration without causing any harm to the client.

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B: Verifying gastric pH is unnecessary for administering enteral feedings via gastrostomy tube.
C: Controlling the rate of flow by raising or lowering the syringe is not recommended as it can lead to improper feeding.
D: Applying sterile gloves is important for infection control but is not necessary before accessing the gastrostomy tube for feeding.

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