Enteral (Tube) Feeding — NCLEX Cheat Sheet
HOB ↑, check placement & residual
👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team
🕐 Updated 2026-07-11
🏷️ Basic Care & Comfort
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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Enteral (Tube) Feeding on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!
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- HOB 30–45° during & after
- Verify placement — X-ray gold standard
- Check pH (gastric ~1–5)
- Flush with water before/after
- Check gastric residual per protocol
- Coughing, choking, desaturation
- High residual per policy
✨Quick Tip
HOB 30–45° during & after.
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