A patient receiving tube feedings is experiencing diarrhea. The nurse and the physician suspect that the patient is experiencing dumping syndrome. What intervention is most appropriate?
A) Stop the tube feed and aspirate stomach contents.
B) Increase the hourly feed rate so it finishes earlier.
C) Dilute the concentration of the feeding solution.
D) Administer fluid replacement by IV.
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