The client receiving continuous enteral feedings is prescribed phenytoin per gastric tube. The nurse recognizes the spouse's understanding of the instructions when the spouse:
a. stops the enteral feeding two hours prior to administering phenytoin.
b. flushes the gastric tube with water before and after administering phenytoin.
c. restarts the enteral feeding following phenytoin administration.
d. restarts the enteral feeding two hours following phenytoin administration.
ANS: A, B, D
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Correct a., b., and d. These actions by the spouse indicate understanding of instructions.
Incorrect c. This action indicates further teaching for the spouse.
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