The Nurse Is Caring for 16-Year-Old Jody Who Has Been

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for 16-year-old Jody who has been admitted to hospital with severe anorexia nervosa.Jody is to have an enteral feeding tube inserted.As the feeding tube is passed into the oropharynx,Jody begins to gag and cough.Which is the appropriate nursing action for the nurse to take?

• A)Remove the tube and attempt reinsertion
• B)Give Jody a few sips of water to drink
• C)Use firm pressure to pass the tube through the glottis
• D)Have the client tilt the head back to open the passage

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