Before giving the patient an intermittent tube feeding, the nurse should
a. Make sure that the tube is secured to the gown with a safety pin.
b. Have the tube feeding at room tempera-ture.
c. Inject air into the stomach via the tube and auscultate.
d. Place the patient in a supine position.
ANS: B
Cold formula causes gastric cramping and discomfort because the mouth and the esophagus do not warm the liquid. Do not use safety pins. Safety pins can become unfastened and may cause harm to the patient. Auscultation is no longer considered a reliable method for verification of tube placement because a tube inadvertently placed in the lungs, pharynx, or esophagus transmits sound similar to that of air entering the stomach. Place the patient in high-Fowler's position, or elevate the head of the bed at least 30 degrees to help prevent aspiration.
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