NCLEX-RN

Answer: C - A good response to tube feeding is the absence of apparent weight loss. If a client has weight loss of more than 10% of his or her previous body weight, supplementation and a re-evaluation of nutrition is required. Another excellent parameter of response to tube feeding is a positive nitrogen balance in the blood. This means that anabolic metabolism did not occur. The nurse should include assessment of tolerance to feeding and absence of aspiration to prepare the client for oral intake of food and fluids.