The Nurse Is Preparing to Insert a Nasogastric (NG) Tube

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric (NG) tube in a patient. Which step in the process indicates a need for further education?

• A) The nurse lubricates 4 inches of the tube prior to insertion.
• B) The nurse marks the length of the tube with a marker for insertion.
• C) The nurse measures the length of tube needed using the nose-earlobe-xiphoid process.
• D) The nurse applies clean gloves for the procedure.

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