A Patient Has a New Order for Intermittent Nasogastric Feedings

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient has a new order for intermittent nasogastric feedings every 4 hours.The nasogastric tube is placed by the nurse.What is the most accurate method for confirming the placement of the tube before initiating the feeding?

• 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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