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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 implement what intervention to assure safety?


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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