The nurse knows that the client receiving enteral feedings is at risk for diarrhea.One of the measures that the nurse can take to minimize the risk for diarrhea in this client is:

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Interventions to prevent diarrhea include the following: administer canned formulas at room temperature,follow strict sanitation when preparing the formula,increase the rate slowly,administer the volume at a rate tolerable to your client,or if using a hypertonic solution,give the initial feeding at half strength and gradually increase the volume to allow the client to adjust to a hypertonic solution.Consult a dietitian when diarrhea occurs.

The Nurse Knows That the Client Receiving Enteral Feedings Is