A feeding tube has been inserted,and the patient is started on continuous EN.As part of the insertion procedure,the tube was externally secured to the patient.How often should the nurses assess the patient to ensure that the tube stays secured to the patient's body and does not move?
A) Every 4 hours
B) Every 8 hours
C) Every 12 hours
D) Every 24 hours
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