ATI RN
ATI Nur 105 Fundamentals Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who receives intermittent enteral feedings through an NG tube. Before administering a feeding, the nurse should measure the gastric residual for which of the following purposes?
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To identify delayed gastric emptying
Rationale: Measuring gastric residual helps assess if the stomach is emptying properly, indicating delayed gastric emptying. This is crucial to prevent complications like aspiration. Other choices are incorrect as:
A: Gastric residual is not measured to remove gastric acid.
C: Gastric residual does not provide a direct assessment of electrolyte balance.
D: Confirming NG tube placement is done through other methods like X-ray or pH testing.
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