A Physician Is Most Likely to Order a Gastric Tube

question 18

Multiple Choice

A physician is most likely to order a gastric tube when a patient .

• A)is extremely frightened of injections
• B)is expected to be in ICU for several days following surgery
• C)has difficulty swallowing pills
• D)will be unable to take nourishment by mouth for a very extended period of time

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