The new nurse is caring for a client receiving continuous tube feeding through a set that includes a bag and uses a pump to deliver the formula. What action by the nurse demonstrates good understanding of administering tube feedings?

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The nurse shows good understanding of administration of tube feedings by wiping the top of the formula can off prior to opening it. Tube feeding sets and supplies are changed every 24 hours. Bags of formula are not "topped off" by adding formula to what has already been hanging. Hang time is limited to 4 hours.

The New Nurse Is Caring for a Client Receiving Continuous