What action should the nurse take prior to initiating an enteral feeding using a newly inserted nasogastric feeding tube?

A. Auscultate bowel sounds: Bowel sounds confirm GI activity, but do not verify tube placement. B. Review abdominal x-ray results: X-ray confirmation is the gold standard to verify correct placement of a newly inserted NG tube before starting feeds. C. Review chest x-ray results: A chest x-ray may show the tube in the lungs, but abdominal x-ray ensures correct placement in the stomach. D. Flush the feeding tube: Do not flush or use the tube until correct placement is confirmed.