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Administering a Tube Feeding Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What should the nurse do if the residual volume before a feeding is 400 mL?✔✔ Hold the feeding and notify the healthcare provider.
How can the nurse ensure that a bolus feeding is tolerated?✔✔ Observe for signs of nausea, vomiting, distension, or diarrhea.
How often should the nurse check for gastric residual when a client is receiving continuous feedings?✔✔ Every 4 to 6 hours.
Why is it important to flush the feeding tube before and after feeding?✔✔ To maintain patency and prevent clogging.
What should the nurse use to flush the tube before and after administering a feeding?✔✔ 30 mL of warm sterile or tap water, depending on policy. 1 / 2
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How long should the client remain upright after a tube feeding?✔✔ At least 30 to 60 minutes.
What does abdominal cramping during tube feeding usually indicate?✔✔ The feeding is too cold or being delivered too rapidly.
What should the nurse do if a client complains of bloating during feeding?✔✔ Pause the feeding and assess for delayed gastric emptying.
Why is it important to check the expiration date on the formula?✔✔ To avoid administering spoiled or unsafe feeding.
Why should the nurse label each open formula container with date and time?✔✔ To ensure it is discarded within the safe usage window.
What is the purpose of using a feeding pump for continuous feeding?✔✔ To regulate the rate and avoid overfeeding or aspiration.
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