The Nurse Is Caring for a Postoperative Client with a Nasogastric

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Short Answer

The nurse is caring for a postoperative client with a nasogastric (NG)tube to suction.The collection container was marked at 125 mL at 7 AM.At 3 PM,675 mL was in the container.During the shift,the nurse used 45 mL of saline to irrigate the tube three times as prescribed by the physician.What is the total amount of drainage from the NG tube that is entered into the client's record? ___________ mL

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