A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving enteral feedings through a nasogastric tube and has developed diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Add water during tube flushes: Adding water during tube flushes is important for maintaining tube patency and hydration but does not directly address diarrhea. It is not a primary solution for managing diarrhea caused by enteral feedings. B. Change to an enteral formula that has added fiber: While fiber can help regulate bowel movements, changing to a formula with added fiber is not the first intervention for diarrhea. A slow-down of the feeding rate may be more effective to allow the digestive system more time to process the formula. C. Slow down the instillation flow rate: Slowing down the flow rate of the enteral feeding can reduce the likelihood of diarrhea. A rapid infusion rate can overwhelm the intestines and lead to diarrhea, so adjusting the flow rate is an appropriate first step. D. Add yogurt to enteral feedings: While yogurt contains probiotics that might help with gut health, adding it to the feeding may not be advisable unless specifically indicated. The primary step for managing diarrhea is adjusting the flow rate of the feeding.