A patient has an occluded postpyloric feeding tube.Which nursing intervention is indicated?
A) Irrigate the tube with a large amount of pressure to break the clog.
B) Pull the tube and insert another.
C) Slowly attempt to irrigate the tube with warm water.
D) Use a stylet to break through the clog.
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