The patient has just started on enteral feedings, and the patient is reporting abdominal cramping. Which action will the nurse take $next\bold{next}$ ?

A) Slow the rate of tube feeding.
B) Instill cold formula to "numb" the stomach.
C) Change the tube feeding to a high-fat formula.
D) Consult with the health care provider about prokinetic medication.

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The patient has just started on enteral feedings, and the patient is reporting abdominal cramping. Which action will the nurse take

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?

A) Slow the rate of tube feeding.
B) Instill cold formula to "numb" the stomach.
C) Change the tube feeding to a high-fat formula.
D) Consult with the health care provider about prokinetic medication.

Yaimara canasi · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  One possible cause of abdominal cramping is a rapid increase in rate or volume. Lowering the rate of delivery may increase tolerance. Another possible cause of abdominal cramping is the use of cold formula. The nurse should warm the formula to room temperature. High-fat formulas are also a cause of abdominal cramping. Consult with the health care provider regarding prokinetic medication for increasing gastric motility for delayed gastric emptying.

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