When Care Is Provided for a Patient with a Nasogastric

question 24

Multiple Choice

When care is provided for a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube in place,which intervention is safest for the nurse to implement?

• A) Tape the tube up and around the ear on the side of insertion.
• B) Secure the tubing to the bed by the patient's head.
• C) Mark the tube where it exits the nose.
• D) Change the tubing daily.

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