A patient is being fed through a nasogastric tube placed in his stomach. The nurse would carry out which intervention to minimize aspiration risk?
a. Add blue dye to the formula.
b. Assess the residual every hour.
c. Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees.
d. Provide feedings via continuous infusion.
C
The head of the bed should be kept elevated at least 30 degrees if possible during tube feedings to minimize reflux. Blue dye should not be used. Neither continuous feedings nor checking for residual will minimize aspiration.
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