You are caring for a child who has a gastrostomy tube in place. You are about to give a feeding when you notice the tube is filled with dark brown fluid. Your best action would be to
A) give the feeding quickly to keep the tube from plugging.
B) assess whether the skin surrounding the tube is bleeding.
C) report to the primary-care provider that a complication may be occurring.
D) assess the drainage for pH; if this is above 7.35, give the feeding.
C
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