When administering a gavage feeding to a school-age child, the nurse should do which of the following?
A) Lubricate the tip of the feeding tube with Vaseline to facilitate passage.
B) Check the placement of the tube by inserting 20 mL of sterile water.
C) Administer feedings over 5 to 10 minutes.
D) Position on right side after administering feeding.
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