A Patient Is Diagnosed with a Bowel Obstruction

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with a bowel obstruction. Which type of tube is the best for the nurse to obtain for gastric decompression?

• A) Salem sump
• B) Small bore
• C) Levin
• D) 8 Fr

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