During the Insertion of the Nasogastric (NG) Tube into a Patient's

question 24

Multiple Choice

During the insertion of the nasogastric (NG) tube into a patient's left nares, the nurse meets strong resistance.What action by the nurse would have minimized the chance that this problem would occur?

• A) Use a small-diameter tube.
• B) Apply lubricant to the NG tube.
• C) Instruct the patient to bear down.
• D) Assess the patency of both nostrils.

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