A neonate is being fed 20 mL every 3 hours by orogastric gavage.At the beginning of this feeding,the nurse aspirates 15 mL of gastric residual.The nurse should:

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Aspiration of 15 mL of gastric residual indicates that the neonate has not fully digested the previous feeding and may be at risk for aspiration if given the full feeding. The nurse should withhold the feeding and notify the physician for further orders.

A Neonate Is Being Fed 20 ML Every 3 Hours