Which intervention is correct when a nurse is administering a gastrostomy feeding by gravity?
a. Discard the residual and increase the volume of feeding by the amount of residual.
b. Flush the gastrostomy tube with 2 to 4 ounces of water before the feeding.
c. Refill the syringe with formula after it has completely emptied.
d. Position the child on the right side after a feeding.
ANS: D
To prevent regurgitation and aspiration, the child is placed in the Fowler's position or on the right side to promote gastric emptying after a gastrostomy tube feeding.
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