The nurse instructs the patient to self-administer nasointestinal tube feedings at home.Which is the best instruction to include in patient teaching about aspirating the tube?
A) Withhold tube feedings if unable to obtain aspirate.
B) Check tube placement by instilling air into the tube.
C) Administer the tube feedings at 7.22° C to 10° C (45° F to 50° F) .
D) Report aspirate with a pH less than 6.0 to the provider.
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