Aspiration can best be minimized for the client receiving gastric ...

[awywial]

Aspiration can best be minimized for the client receiving gastric tube feeding by:
 a. thickening the formula.
  b. reducing the rate of administration.
  c. elevating the head of the bed 30-45 during and after feeding.
  d. flushing the tube with water after the tube feeding is completed.

Question 2

When testing the pH of aspirate from a nasogastric tube, a pH less than 4 would suggest the proximal tip of the tube is located in:
 a. the stomach.
  b. the jejunum.
  c. the respiratory tract.
  d. a collection of recently administered antacid.

[millet]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a