What should the nurse implement before giving an enteral feeding to a patient?
a. Palpate the abdomen to check for residual feeding.
b. Warm the feeding.
c. Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees.
d. Ask the patient to tip his head forward.
C
The head of the bed should be elevated 30 degrees to prevent aspiration.
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