NCLEX PN Practice Questions Practice Question
The nurse is preparing to administer an intermittent enteral feeding to a client who has a nasogastric tube and a gastric residual volume of 75 mL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A residual of 75 mL is typically acceptable to proceed with feeding. High-Fowler position and flushing are standard. Residual is returned, not discarded, and pH >5 is not concerning.
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