The nurse administering a bolus tube feeding inserts a 60 mL syringe into the tube. After pouring formula into the syringe, where should the nurse hold the syringe?
1. 1–3 inches above the ostomy opening
2. 3–6 inches above the ostomy opening
3. 12-18 inches above the ostomy opening
4. 12 inches above the ostomy opening
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Rationale 1: Administer feeding no higher than 18 in. above client's stomach, allowing formula to flow slowly by gravity.
Rationale 2: Administer feeding no higher than 18 in. above client's stomach, allowing formula to flow slowly by gravity.
Rationale 3: Administer feeding no higher than 18 in. above client's stomach, allowing formula to flow slowly by gravity.
Rationale 4: Administer feeding no higher than 18 in. above client's stomach, allowing formula to flow slowly by gravity.
Global Rationale: Administer feeding no higher than 18 in. above client's stomach, allowing formula to flow slowly by gravity..
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