The nurse is caring for a client receiving continuous enteral feeding. Which nursing intervention is most important to prevent infection?

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Any invasive device that enters the body provides a portal of entry for microorganisms, thus increasing the chance for infection. Invasive devices are often used to treat illnesses. Urinary catheters or tubes placed in the GI tract for decompression or feeding also increase infection risk. The nurse will monitor vital signs for evidence of infection (i.e., increased temperature, pulse) and intervene as needed.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Receiving Continuous Enteral