A Patient Is Receiving Continuous Tube Feedings Through a Percutaneous

A patient is receiving continuous tube feedings through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) . To maintain safe and effective delivery of the tube feeding, the nurse should

A) flush the tube with 50 ml of water every 8 hours after checking for residual volume.
B) obtain a daily radiograph for verification of tube placement.
C) check tube placement and residual volume every 4-6 hours.
D) place the patient on the left side with the head of the bed elevated to 45 degrees.

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