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NCLEX RN Practice Question

What is the primary purpose of flushing a percutaneous feeding tube with water both before and after administering enteral nutrition or medications?

  • To clean the tube and reduce the risk of infection

  • To assist in the digestion of the feeding formula once administered

  • To prevent the tube from becoming clogged with residual formula or medication

  • To remove bubbles or air in the tube that cause intestinal discomfort

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Physiological Integrity
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