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The Nurse Is Unable to Aspirate Any Residual Volume from the Patient

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The nurse is unable to aspirate any residual volume from the patient who receives intestinal tube feedings at a rate of 200 mL every 6 hours by intermittent gavage.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?


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