ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Questions
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A nurse is planning care for a client who has a prescription for continuous enteral feedings through an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Measure gastric residual volumes every 4 hr. This is important to monitor for tolerance of enteral feedings and to prevent complications such as aspiration. Checking residuals helps determine if the stomach is emptying properly and if the feeding rate should be adjusted.
Option B is incorrect because flushing the NG tube with saline before and after medication administration is unnecessary for continuous enteral feedings.
Option C is incorrect because advancing the rate of feeding every 2 hr can lead to complications such as diarrhea or aspiration.
Option D is incorrect because maintaining the head of the bed at a 20 angle is important for preventing aspiration but is not specific to enteral feedings.
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