The purpose of flushing a percutaneous feeding tube with water both before and after administering enteral nutrition or medications is to maintain the patency of the feeding tube by clearing out any residual formula, medication, or debris. This prevents clogs that could obstruct the tube, ensuring the effective delivery of nutrition and medications. Removing air or bubbles, assisting digestion, or focusing solely on infection prevention are all secondary considerations or unrelated to the flushing procedure's primary goal.
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