Respuesta :
Some important actions that the nurse should take while administering and feeding an infant who receives intermittent enteral feedings are to check for some residual volumes by aspirating stomach contents. It is also important to offer the infant a pacifier during feedings.
So, the options which are suitable for these are B and E.
The term "enteral feeding" defines about the process of ingesting food via the GI system. The whole of alimentary tract starting from the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines make up the digestive tract.
IEF is defined as the administration of bouts of 20–60 minutes, three–six times per day. Bolus feeding is the correct term when feeding sessions last 4–10 minutes and are given via syringe or gravity drip.
Enteral feeding is a method of nutrition delivery that uses fluids to reach the digestive tract. Enteral nutrition includes tube feeding and consuming nutritional drinks or formulations.
The complete question is as follows:
A nurse is caring for an infant who receives intermittent enteral feedings through a gastrostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when administering a feeding? (Select all that apply)
a. Place the infant in supine position
b. Check for residual volumes by aspirating stomach contents
c. Heat the formula to 390C (102oF) prior to administration
d. Instill the formula over a period of 30 to 45 min
e. Offer the infant a pacifier during feedings
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