The nurse is unable to aspirate any residual volume from the patient who receives intestinal tube feedings at a rate of 200 mL every 6 hours by intermittent gavage.Which action should the nurse implement?

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The nurse expects to aspirate no residual volume from the patient who receives intermittent intestinal tube feedings because the small intestines are unable to sequester fluid.The placement of this type of tube is verified by x-ray film; and,if nothing is aspirated afterward,it is assumed that placement of the tube is correct.

The Nurse Is Unable to Aspirate Any Residual Volume from the Patient