Which is the first action of the nurse when administering intermittent enteral tube feedings to the patient?

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The first step is to verify tube placement; feedings instilled into a misplaced tube can cause serious injury or death.The nurse will place the patient in Fowler's or high-Fowler's position,not supine,before starting the feeding.After checking for residual,flush the feeding tube with 30 mL of water rather than sterile saline.The feeding solution should be warmed or at room temperature as chilled feeding solution can cause abdominal cramping.

Which Is the First Action of the Nurse When Administering