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A gavage feeding is prescribed for an infant. How does the nurse determine the length of tube needed to reach the stomach?a. The tube is advanced until resistance is met.b. The tube is advanced until gastric contents are aspirated. c. A measurement is made from nose to earlobe and then to the epigastric area.d. A measurement is made from mouth to umbilicus and then half that distance is added.

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1. A gavage feeding is prescribed for an infant. How does the nurse determine the length of tube needed to reach the stomach?

a. The tube is advanced until resistance is met.

b. The tube is advanced until gastric contents are aspirated.

c. A measurement is made from nose to earlobe and then to the epigastric area.

d. A measurement is made from mouth to umbilicus and then half that distance is added.





 
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