A client is recovering from a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) and is receiving gastrostomy tube feedings. He is placed on aspiration precautions. What independent nursing action can the nurse implement?
a. Thicken the feedings with cereal.
b. Warm the formula.
c. Advance the feeding tube into the duodenum.
d. Elevate the head of the bed.
ANS: D
Elevating the head of the bed is the initial intervention when a client is on aspiration precautions.
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