The nurse is initiating a continuous tube feeding for a patient who has a gastrostomy tube.Which of the following procedures indicates proper practice?
A) Allow the container to empty gradually over 60 minutes
B) Change the bag every 24 hours
C) Do not use water to flush the tube
D) Increase the rate of administration quickly
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