The patient is presently receiving intermittent tube feedings of 120 mL every 6 hours. The health care provider's orders state: Jevity formula feeding 240 mL every 6 hours per feeding tube, increase per patient tolerance. Which of the following assessment data indicate patient intolerance of the tube feeding and therefore inability of the rate to be increased? (Select all that apply.)
A. Diarrhea.
B. Abdominal distention and discomfort.
C. Nausea.
D. Flatulence.
E. Thirst.
F. Residual volume greater than 500 mL.

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Answer:

The assessment data that indicate patient intolerance of the tube feeding and therefore the inability of the rate to be increased are:

A. Diarrhea.

B. Abdominal distention and discomfort.

C. Nausea.

F. Residual volume greater than 500 mL.

These symptoms are commonly associated with feeding intolerance, which can indicate the patient's inability to tolerate an increase in the feeding rate.

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