The Nurse Is Administering Enteral Feedings Via a Nasogastric (NG)

Multiple Choice

The nurse is administering enteral feedings via a nasogastric (NG) tube. The nurse should do which of the following when caring for this client to maintain client safety?

A) Keep the client in a supine position.
B) Change the NG tube with every other feeding.
C) Check for tube placement and residual amount at least every 4 hours.
D) Increase the rate of the feeding if the infusion falls behind schedule.