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.

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