A resident is receiving tube feeding. What should you do if the resident vomits?

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Stop the feeding, notify the nurse immediately, and position the resident on their side. Stopping the feeding, notifying the nurse immediately, and positioning on the side prevents aspiration and allows assessment by the nurse. Continuing the feeding increases aspiration risk. Resuming feeding without nursing evaluation is unsafe. Laying the resident flat increases aspiration risk; side-lying is the proper position.