White is feeling anxious about being on a tube feeding.The nurse can help alleviate his fears by all of the following except:

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Allowing White to taste the enteral product would not be appropriate or safe, as it is specifically formulated for tube feeding and not for oral consumption. The other options would be appropriate in helping to alleviate his fears. All of the other options (allowing him to see and touch the feeding tube, explaining how the tube feeding will work, and assuring him that he can still swallow foods and beverages with the tube in place) can provide White with concrete information and reassurance about the feeding tube. However, allowing him to taste the enteral product may not be appropriate or necessary, as he may not be able to tolerate it or may have different nutritional needs/preferences.

White Is Feeling Anxious About Being on a Tube Feeding