Which Nursing Action Associated With Successful Tube Feedings Follows Recommended Guidelines?

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Which Nursing Action Associated With Successful Tube Feedings Follows Recommended Guidelines?

a) Check the residual before each feeding or every 4 to 8 hours during a continuous feeding. b) Assess for bowel sounds at least 4 times per shift to ensure the presence of peristalsis and a functional intestinal tract. c) Prevent contamination during enteral feedings by using an open system. d) Check tube placement by adding food dye to the tube feed as a means of detecting aspirated fluid.
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a) Check the residual before each feeding or every 4 to 8 hours during a continuous feeding.

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