Client receiving continuous nasogastric feedings


Problem: A client in a nursing home is receiving continuous nasogastric (NG) feedings. At the start of the shift, a nurse finds the client turned on the side with the bed flat. The feeding is running with a volumetric pump at 75 mL/hour, as prescribed. The formula container is filled with 150 mL of fluid. Based on this information, which action should the nurse take? raise the head of the bed (HOB) at least 30 degrees add 500 mL of formula to the container turn the client onto the back clamp the NG tube. Need Assignment Help?

 

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