A Tracheostomy Patient Is Experiencing Regurgitation of Tube Feeding Formula

A tracheostomy patient is experiencing regurgitation of tube feeding formula.The nurse's first priority should be

A) checking to make sure the tracheostomy cuff is inflated during tube feedings.
B) placing the patient in the right lateral decubitus position to promote gastric emptying.
C) discussing the use of metoclopramide to facilitate gastric motility with the physician.
D) placing the patient in prone position to improve draining from mouth.

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