The nurse is administering gastrostomy feedings to an infant after surgery to correct a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). To prevent air from entering the stomach once the syringe barrel is attached to the gastrostomy tube the nurse should:
1. Unclamp the tube after pouring the complete amount of formula to be administered into the syringe barrel.
2. Pour all of the formula to be administered into the syringe barrel after opening the clamp.
3. Maintain a continuous flow of formula down the side of the syringe barrel once the clamp is opened.
4. Allow a small amount of formula to enter the stomach before pouring more formula into the syringe barrel.
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