What Action Should a Nurse Implement to Reduce the Risk

What action should a nurse implement to reduce the risk of aspiration in a patient receiving continuous enteral feedings at a rate of 70 mL/hr?

A) Check the position of the tube during every shift.
B) Notify the charge nurse or physician about a residual volume of 20 mL.
C) Elevate the patient's head during and for 10 minutes after feeding.
D) Position the patient on the left side after the feeding.

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