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NCLEX RN Practice Question

When administering nutrition through an NG feeding tube, which action should the nurse take to reduce the risk of aspiration?

  • Administer the feeding while the client is lying flat to ensure comfort.

  • Verify proper tube placement before starting the feeding.

  • Flush the tube with water before the feeding begins.

  • Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30–45 degrees during and after the feeding.

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Physiological Integrity
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