The patient receives a prescription for tube feedings.Which does the nurse implement while inserting a nasogastric tube for this patient?
A) Advances the nasogastric tube while the patient swallows.
B) Instructs the patient about self-care of the feeding tube.
C) Eases insertion by icing down the nasogastric tube.
D) Measures the length from the patient's nose to the sternum.
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