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When Administering a Gavage Feeding to a School-Age Child,the Nurse

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When administering a gavage feeding to a school-age child,the nurse should:


A) Lubricate the tip of the feeding tube with Vaseline to facilitate passage.
B) Check the placement of the tube by inserting 20 mL of sterile water.
C) Administer feedings over 5 to 10 minutes.
D) Position the child on the right side after administering the feeding.

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