A nurse is preparing to administer an intermittent tube feeding. In which order will the nurse implement the steps, starting with the first one?
1. Elevate head of bed to at least 30 degrees.
2. Check for gastric residual volume.
3. Flush tubing with 30 mL of water.
4. Verify tube placement.
5. Initiate feeding.
A. 4, 2, 1, 5, 3
B. 2, 4, 1, 3, 5
C. 1, 4, 2, 3, 5
D. 2, 1, 4, 5, 3