The TPN feeding is running at 20 ml and is an hour behind schedule.The initial intervention would be:
A) Increase the flow rate to 22 ml/hr (10%) , and inform the charge nurse.
B) Reposition the patient to the right side, and lower the head of the bed.
C) Dilute the thick feeding formula with 10 ml of sterile water, and inform the charge nurse.
D) Document the event, and inform the charge nurse.
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