Nutrition is provided via nasally-placed feeding tube

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Aspiration is always a concern when enteral nutrition is provided via a nasally-placed feeding tube. The following actions may be taken to help reduce the risk of aspiration of gastric contents, which can be life-threatening. Choose all that apply. Group of answer choices Placing tube post-pyloric (in the small intestine) Keeping HOB above 30 degrees at all times while delivering feeding Assessing tube placement at the nare at the start of your shift to check for migration Checking residuals (at facility-defined intervals and volume) by aspiration with enteral syringe.

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