A nurse has replaced the bag and tubing set that are being used to administer intermittent tube feedings to an elderly client with modest nutritional needs
How often should the nurse change the tubing and bag that are used to administer this client's tube feedings? A) After each intermittent feed
B) After 24 hours
C) Every five to seven days
D) Immediately after each time that the tube is flushed
B
Feedback:
Tube-feeding administration sets are replaced every 24 hours regardless of the feeding schedule.
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