The nurse is checking tube feeding residual amounts and obtains 10 mL of residual. The patient is receiving 60 mL/hour of feeding. What action should the nurse take?

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A residual amount of 10 mL is considered acceptable, and the feeding should be continued as ordered. A volume of greater than 200 mL or greater than 50% of the previous feeding should prompt further assessment and possible adjustment of feeding rate or formula. However, in this scenario, the residual amount is not significant enough to warrant any change or alarm.

The Nurse Is Checking Tube Feeding Residual Amounts and Obtains