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A patient receiving continuous enteral feedings develops diarrhea. Which nursing intervention should the nurse perform first?
Diarrhea in enteral feedings often indicates intolerance, necessitating communication with the provider to adjust the rate or formula. Assessing dehydration is
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Question: A patient receiving continuous enteral feedings develops diarrhea. Which nursing intervention should the nurse perform first?
Answer options:
- Administer an antidiarrheal medication.
- Increase the infusion rate to ensure adequate nutrition.
- Assess for signs of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. ✅ Notify the healthcare provider and consider reducing the feeding rate.
Correct answer: Notify the healthcare provider and consider reducing the feeding rate.
Explanation: Diarrhea in enteral feedings often indicates intolerance, necessitating communication with the provider to adjust the rate or formula. Assessing dehydration is secondary.
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