Gastrostomy tubes are usually used to improve nutritional intake among people with ID who suffer from swallowing difficulty. What is the best way to confirm the proper position of inserted PEG tube to avoid aspiration?
A) X-ray
B) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
C) Aspirate the tube to check for the presence of gastric juice
D) Introduce air to the tube and listen for the entry of the sound to the stomach by using a stethoscope
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