Before administering a nasogastric feeding to a client hospitalized following a CVA, the nurse aspirates 40mL of residual. The nurse should:
A. Replace the aspirate and administer the feeding
B. Discard the aspirate and withhold the feeding
C. Discard the aspirate and begin the feeding
D. Replace the aspirate and withhold the feeding
Correct Answer: A. Replace the aspirate and administer the feeding
Option A: The nurse should replace the aspirate and administer the feeding because the amount of aspirated was less than 50mL.
Options B and C: The aspirate should not be discarded.
Option D: The feeding should not be withheld.