Which of the following actions is appropriate to prevent a clogged feeding tube?
A. instill heparin into the tubing
B. slow the feeding to run at ½ the normal rate for one hour a day
C. use a small volume syringe and add air into the tube
D. flush the tube with 25 mL of tap water several times a day
E. reinsert the stylet that was used during tube placement
Answer: D
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