An NG Tube

question 363

Multiple Choice

An NG tube:

• A) is a stoma inserted through the abdomen.
• B) a type of endoscope.
• C) is used to do an anastomosis of the intestines.
• D) is a feeding tube through the nose into the stomach.

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