What should the nurse implement before giving an enteral feeding to a patient?

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Elevating the head of the bed to 30 degrees helps prevent aspiration during enteral feedings. Palpating the abdomen for residual feeding should be done after the feeding. Warming the feeding may be necessary depending on the type of feeding, but it is not a necessary step before giving the feeding. Asking the patient to tip their head forward is not necessary for an enteral feeding.

What Should the Nurse Implement Before Giving an Enteral Feeding