The nurse observes a confused patient pulling at her NG feeding tube. As the nurse retapes the tube to the bridge of the patient's nose, the nurse notices that the mark on the tube has moved away from the naris. What action should the nurse take?
a) Remove the feeding tube immediately
b) Document the observation and continue monitoring
c) Consult with the physician for tube repositioning
d) Administer sedatives to calm the patient

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