Yes, there is no reason why this can not be done. In fact a benefit of this is that every receptacle downstream from this new receptacle will also be protected by the GFCI receptacle.
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A GFCI receptacle can extend its protection to regular receptacles connected to the output side of the GFCI. Each actual GFCI receptacle should be directly connected to a breaker in electric panel.
Not if the GFCI breaker is supplying the circuit you are wanting to put the GFCI receptacle into.
How far do u put a GFCI receptacle from water
A down stream receptacle that is connected to the upstream GFCI will be protected. If the downstream receptacle senses a fault the upstream GFCI will trip.
The term GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.