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[Q]1.The nurse is caring for a pediatric client with a history of failure to thrive
(FTT) who is scheduled for an nasogastric (NG) tube gavage feeding
What is the priority nursing
action?
(a) Check placement of the feeding tube prior to use
(b) Flush the tube with water before and after the feeding
(c) Aspirate to measure residual from the child's previous feeding
(d) Obtain a daily weight prior to administering the scheduled feeding,
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