After Initially Verifying Placement of a Patient's Feeding Tube by X-Ray

question 4

Multiple Choice

After initially verifying placement of a patient's feeding tube by x-ray, which methods should the nurse use to verify placement routinely at the bedside? Select all that apply.

• A) Checking the tube for carbon monoxide using a capnometer at least once per shift
• B) Aspiration of stomach contents for greenish-brown fluid
• C) Injecting a small volume of air while auscultating over the stomach area
• D) Placing the end of the feeding tube into a cup of distilled water to check for bubbling
• E) Repeating an x-ray prior to each feeding or at least daily to document placement

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