The stable patient has a gastrostomy tube for enteral feeding. Which care could the RN delegate to the LPN (select all that apply)?
a. Administer bolus or continuous feedings.
b. Evaluate the nutritional status of the patient.
c. Administer medications through the gastrostomy tube.
d. Monitor for complications related to the tube and enteral feeding.
e. Teach the caregiver about feeding via the gastrostomy tube at home.
Answer:
a. Administer bolus or continuous feedings.
c. Administer medications through the gastrostomy tube.
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