A client has a large episode of diarrhea during an enteral feeding. What should be the first nursing action?
a. Slow the feeding.
b. Stop the feeding.
c. Call the physician.
d. Administer an antidiarrheal agent.
ANS: A
The most common cause of diarrhea during a feeding is dumping syndrome as a result of rapid feed infusion. Slowing the feeding is the appropriate initial action.
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