A patient recently started on enteral tube feedings starts complaining of nausea and having diarrhea. The best nursing action is to:
A) check the enteral tube for placement.
B) slow down the feedings and monitor.
C) perform a fingerstick blood glucose test.
D) stop the feedings and inform the physician.
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