Prior to administering the initial tube feeding following nasogastric tube insertion, the nurse should:

a. verify correct tube placement by x-ray.
b. place the client in a supine position in the bed.
c. aspirate for residual tube feeding contents.
d. place the distal tip of the tube in a glass of water to verify correct placement by absence of bubbling.


a

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