When administering a bolus enteral feeding, which would not be required documentation by the nurse?
1. Stomach residual found prior to administering the feedings
2. Calories contained within the feeding
3. Client tolerance or concerns
4. Type and quantity of feeding administered
Correct Answer: 2
Although some facilities might have nurses calculate calories administered per day for clients with tube feedings, this is not routinely recorded with each feeding. All other information should be included following each feeding.
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