Understanding What Nursing Action is Essential When Providing Continuous Enteral Feeding?
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According to the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, maintaining the head of the bed at 30 to 45 degrees is a key measure to reduce the risk of aspiration in patients receiving enteral feeding. This critical step is just one component of a comprehensive approach to providing safe and effective continuous enteral nutrition. So, what nursing action is essential when providing continuous enteral feeding? In essence, the nurse’s role revolves around rigorous monitoring, meticulous technique, and proactive complication management.
