A patient who is receiving continuous enteral nutrition through a small-bore silicone feeding tube has a computed tomography (CT) scan ordered and will have to be placed in a flat position for the scan. Which action by the nurse is best?
A) Shut the feeding off 30 to 60 minutes before the scan.
B) Ask the health care provider to reschedule the CT scan.
C) Connect the feeding tube to continuous suction during the scan.
D) Send the patient to CT scan with oral suction in case of aspiration.
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