What options are available to improve tolerance of the tube feeding?
What will be an ideal response?
With high gastric residuals, there are several options:
• The enteral feeding can be stopped until the patient can tolerate the feeding.
• The feeding can be delivered at a slower rate.
• The feeding tube can be placed within the duodenum, which may enhance tolerance.
• If the patient exhibits gastroparesis or GRVs ranging from 200-500 mL, and there are no contraindications, promotility agents may be recommended to increase gastric emptying.
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