Select the nursing action that would best help reduce the cramping experience by a client who was receiving intermittent feedings though a gastric tube (PEG tube). A)Warm the feeding to near body temperature prior to administration. B)Elevate the client's head to 35 to 45 degreesduring feedings. C)Encourage the client to suck on a hard candy 5 to 10 minutes prior to the feeding. D)Assess the tube for placement prior to each feeding.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Warming the feeding to near body temperature prior to administration can help reduce cramping by preventing the stomach from contracting in response to a sudden influx of cold liquid.

Select the Nursing Action That Would Best Help Reduce the Cramping