A patient who has dysphagia as a consequence of a stroke is receiving enteral feedings through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). What intervention should the nurse integrate into this patient's care?

a. Flush the tube with 30 mL of normal saline every 4 hours.
b. Flush the tube before and after feedings if the patient's feedings are intermittent.
c. Flush the PEG with 100 mL of sterile water before and after medication administration.
d. To prevent fluid overload, avoid flushing when the patient is receiving continuous feeding.


Answer: b. Flush the tube before and after feedings if the patient's feedings are intermittent.

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