A Patient Is Receiving an Enteral Tube Feeding at 100

A patient is receiving an enteral tube feeding at 100 mL/hour.When the nurse checks the residual,70 mL is obtained.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

A) Slowing the rate to 50 mL/hour
B) Returning the aspirate and continuing the feeding as ordered
C) Returning the aspirate, stopping the feeding, and contacting the physician
D) Discarding the aspirate,stopping the feeding,and contacting the physician