The nurse prepares the patient for discharge to home with instructions to self-administer nasointestinal tube feedings.Which does the nurse include in patient teaching?
A) Infuse the formula at room temperature to avoid abdominal cramping.
B) Increase the amount of free water with persistent diarrhea or constipation.
C) Flush the tube with 500 mL of water after each tube feeding.
D) Allow the formula to infuse for 24-48 hours.
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