Before administering a continuous nasointestinal tube (NIT)feeding,the nurse verifies placement of the patient's NIT and flushes it with water.Which step should the nurse perform next?

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For a continuous tube feeding,the nurse attaches the feeding bag tubing to the proximal end of the NIT to begin the infusion and connects the tubing through the infusion pump.Cold formula can cause cramping.Formula should be administered at room temperature.A continuous infusion infuses around the clock; if the feeding is an intermittent infusion,the nurse administers it over 30 to 60 minutes.The nurse administers a continuous infusion with a feeding bag; intermittent infusions can be administered with a syringe.

Before Administering a Continuous Nasointestinal Tube (NIT)feeding,the Nurse Verifies Placement