A Patient Recovering from Surgery for a Small Bowel Obstruction

A patient recovering from surgery for a small bowel obstruction is prescribed enteral feedings. Which actions should the nurse take to ensure the feedings are provided safely to the patient?

A) Keep the head of the bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees.
B) Check for tube placement by flushing with normal saline.
C) Flush the tube with club soda after administering medications.
D) Measure external tube length after verifying placement with an x-ray.
E) Stop the tube feeding 10 minutes before changing the position to supine.