A nurse is caring for a pediatric patient who is receiving intermittent tube feedings. One night, the patient insists that he cannot tolerate the feeding. The nurse should:

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The nurse should talk to the previous night nurse and gather more data about the techniques used. Essential data such as rapid administration, incorrect positioning, and inadequate solution temperature are common causes of intolerance to tube feedings.

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