An Appropriate Measure for the Nurse to Implement for the Patient

question 6

Multiple Choice

An appropriate measure for the nurse to implement for the patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube in place is to:

• A) Tape the tube up and around the ear on the side of insertion
• B) Secure the tubing to the bed by the patient's head
• C) Mark the tube where it exits the nose
• D) Change the tubing daily

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