A patient is receiving continuous tube feedings at 100 mL/hr.At 1400,the nurse determines that there is 175 mL of residual volume.Which action will the nurse take?

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A residual volume of 175 mL is considered to be high and may indicate that the patient is not tolerating the feeding or that the rate may be too fast. The nurse should stop the feeding and notify the healthcare provider to assess the situation and make adjustments to the feeding plan as needed.

A Patient Is Receiving Continuous Tube Feedings at 100 ML/hr