The nurse is providing care to a client with continuous tube feedings through a nasogastric (NG) tube. The nurse should avoid doing which of the following, which is not part of the standard care for a client receiving enteral nutrition?
A) Check the residual every 4 hours.
B) Check for placement every 4 hours.
C) Hang a new feeding bag every 72 hours.
D) Check for placement prior to administering medications through the tube.
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