The patient has just started on enteral feedings but is complaining of abdominal cramping.The nurse should
A) Slow the rate of tube feeding.
B) Instill cold formula to "numb" the stomach.
C) Place the patient in a supine position.
D) Change the tube feeding to a high-fat formula.

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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 use of cold formula.The nurse should warm the formula to room temperature.The nurse should maintain the head of the bed at least 30 degrees.High-fat formulas are also a cause of abdominal cramping.

The Patient Has Just Started on Enteral Feedings but Is