A 75-year old patient had a PEG placed 2 days ago. She is now receiving an...
A 75-year old patient had a PEG placed 2 days ago. She is now receiving an enteral feeding. Jevity 1.0 full strength at a rate of 100/mL/hr. Four hours after the first feeding, the patient started having diarrhea. The nurse should FIRST?
- Discontinue the enteral feeding.
- Decrease the feeding rate.
- Request a nutritional consult.
- Dilute the formula and administer half-strength formula.
Homework Answers
Answer: Discontinue the enteral feeding.
( In the case of gastrointestinal tract problem or chances of diarrhea, the enteral feeding should be stopped instantly. Because long term diarrhea may cause dehydration.)
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