When Developing a Plan of Care for a Patient Requiring

question 9

Multiple Choice

When developing a plan of care for a patient requiring a nasogastric (NG) tube,the nurse recognizes that it is essential to implement which technique in measuring the length of the tube?

• A) Measure from the nose to the earlobe to the patient's navel.
• B) Measure from the nose to the earlobe to the patient's xiphoid process of sternum.
• C) Measure and mark a point 76 cm (30 inches)from the end.
• D) Measure from the nose to the patient's navel.

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