A Patient Has a New Order for Intermittent Nasogastric Feedings

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient has a new order for intermittent nasogastric feedings every 4 hours.The nasogastric tube is placed by the nurse.The best method for confirming the placement of the tube before feeding would be to

• A) obtain radiography of the abdomen.
• B) check the pH of fluid aspirated from the tube.
• C) auscultate the left upper quadrant of the abdomen while injecting air into the tube.
• D) auscultate the right upper quadrant of the abdomen while injecting air into the tube.

Understand the techniques for administering various medications and treatments correctly.

Grasp the principles of medication absorption and distribution in the body.

Recognize the importance of verifying drug orders and calculations for safe medication administration.

Identify specific nursing actions required for different medication administration routes and patient considerations.

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