Which Patient Does the Nurse Identify That Would Benefit from a Nasogastric

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which patient does the nurse identify that would benefit from a nasogastric tube to low intermittent suction?

• A) A patient who is vomiting due to a complete large bowel obstruction
• B) A patient with constipation who has not had a bowel movement in 6 days
• C) A patient with constant diarrhea due to side effects of antibiotic therapy
• D) A patient with extensive skin irritation due to a leaking colostomy appliance

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