The nurse is caring for a patient on intermittent gavage tube feedings. Over what period of time should the nurse infuse each feeding?
a. Up to 8 hours
b. Up to 24 hours
c. 10 to 15 minutes
d. 30 to 45 minutes
D
The nurse allows the intermittent tube feeding to infuse over 30 to 45 minutes by gravity to re-duce the risk of abdominal discomfort, vomiting, or diarrhea induced by bolus or excessively rapid formula infusions. Infusions of 8 or 24 hours defeat the purpose of an intermittent infusion because the therapy is mimicking normal eating patterns. Infusions of 10 to 15 minutes are too rapid and increase the risk of aspiration.
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