Which does the nurse use for the hang time of an intermittent gavage tube feeding?
1. Up to 8 hours
2. Up to 24 hours
3. 10 to 15 minutes
4. 30 to 60 minutes
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4. The nurse allows the intermittent tube feeding to infuse over 30-60 minutes by gravity to reduce the risk of abdominal discomfort, vomiting, or diarrhea induced by bolus or excessively rapid formula infusions.
1 and 2. Eight- or 24-hour infusions defeat the purpose of an intermittent infusion because the therapy is mimicking normal eating patterns.
3. Ten- to 15-minute infusions are too rapid and increase the risk of aspiration.
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