A patient's feeding tube has been successfully placed in the small intestine with continuous flow tube feeding.The nurse knows that this approach was chosen because:
A) intermittent feedings cause increased nausea and vomiting.
B) the increased filling of the stomach increases absorption.
C) the intestinal mucosa normally receives nutrients from the stomach in peristaltic waves.
D) this will prevent malabsorption syndrome.

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The small intestine usually receives nutrients from the stomach in peristaltic waves; this simulates normal peristalsis.

A Patient's Feeding Tube Has Been Successfully Placed in the Small