Enteral Feeding
5 Questions
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Questions and Answers
- 1.Nursing is responsible for the administration of enteral nutrition and education of patients/families who receive enteral feedings.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.Tube feeding is indicated for patients who are unable to maintain adequate nutrition by mouth with a functioning G. I. tract
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.A tube feeding order set in CPRS must be initiated by the physician prior to starting feeding.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Abdominal X-ray confirmation of tube placement is required for all blindly inserted tubes prior to the initiation of feedings.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Nursing staff will bolus the protein supplement like a medication dose with free water before and after the supplement.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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