The nurse is unable to aspirate any residual volume from the patient who receives intestinal tube feedings at a rate of 200 mL every 6 hours by intermittent gavage.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Intestinal tube feedings are absorbed in the small intestine, where residual volume is not typically present. Therefore, the absence of residual volume is expected, and the nurse can proceed with the next feeding.

The Nurse Is Unable to Aspirate Any Residual Volume from the Patient