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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Definitions:

Frequency

The number of complete cycles of AC voltage that occur in 1 s.

Hertz

The unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), equivalent to one cycle per second, used to measure the frequency of alternating currents and sound waves.

Cycle

One complete AC waveform.

Effective

Producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect, particularly in the context of performance or efficiency.