Enteral feeding order, The nurse receives the following

Enteral feeding order

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The nurse receives the following enteral feeding order. The nurse has a Jevity 1.5 Cal formula can with a total amount of 240 mL. What statement is correct regarding the enteral feeding order.

The enteral feeding will be administered continuously throughout the shift. After diluting the formula, the total volume in the bag is 720 mL. The feeding tube is placed into the stomach. To dilute the formula, the nurse will add 240 mL of water. The nurse will set the feeding pump at 75 mL/hr.

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