What is the nurse's priority action for a tube-fed client suddenly coughs and becomes short of breath?

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C. stop the feeding and place the client upright while assessing the airway — Sudden coughing and dyspnea during tube feeding suggest aspiration. Stop the feeding and protect the airway first.

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A. continue the feeding and reassess in 1 hour

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B. increase the feeding rate to help the formula pass

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D. place the client flat and flush the tube