MD Order: Intermittent tube feedings of Vital HP 1.0 Cal formula 1⁄2 strength every 6 hours. Give 300 mL of diluted formula per feeding via the patient’s gastrostomy tube. At 0400, 5/18/XX, Nurse A obtains a total of 200 mL of Vital HP 1.0 Cal formula and adds water to dilute the formula. Nurse A stores the diluted formula in the refrigerator and writes the following information on the formula container: Ordered: VItal HP 1.0 Cal formula (1/2 strength) Total Formula: 200 ml Amount of water added: 400 ml water Date: 5/18/xx Time:400 Mixed by: Nurse A Patient: MM Route: Gastrostomy tube What is most appropriate action for Nurse B (the day shift nurse) to take at 1000? Group of answer choices Administer the next tube feeding of 300 mL using the diluted formula. Question the volume of water added. Question the route of administration. Administer 200 mL of the diluted formula tube feeding at 1000.
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