Which Evaluation Indicates That the Placement of a Nasogastric or Enteric

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which evaluation indicates that the placement of a nasogastric or enteric tube is correct?

• A) Nasointestinal aspirate with a pH of less than 6
• B) Pleural fluid pH of less than 6
• C) Gastric aspirate with a pH of 2 after client fasting
• D) Gastric aspirate with a pH of 4 and continuous tube feedings