For what purpose would a nurse measure the gastric residual volume in a patient's feeding tube?
A) to check that the stomach is emptying properly
B) to ensure that the patient is receiving adequate water
C) to prevent dumping syndrome and diarrhea
D) to ensure that medications have been digested
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