The nurse is planning care for the patient receiving nasogastric tube feedings.What reassessment information would best indicate to the nurse that a successful therapeutic regimen has been established?

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A clinical indicator of a successful therapeutic regimen is a residual volume below 100 mL because the nurse understands that this means that the gastric feeding is stimulating the stretch receptors in the stomach to empty gastric contents into the duodenum and precipitate intestinal peristalsis.The peristaltic action moves the formula through the gastrointestinal tract to prevent formula accumulation in the stomach.Tachypnea in a patient with gastric tube feedings warrants further investigation by the nurse because tachypnea is consistent with clinical indicators for aspiration.Significant weight loss that is not the result of decreased fluid volume is consistent with delivering inadequate calories and protein to prevent muscle wasting.The nurse expects urine output between 30 and 50 mL/hr,depending on the patient.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for the Patient Receiving Nasogastric