Which Technique Is Appropriate for the Nurse to Implement During

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which technique is appropriate for the nurse to implement during nasogastric (NG) tube insertion?

• A)Use sterile gloves.
• B)Have the patient mouth-breathe.
• C)Advance the tube quickly when the patient coughs.
• D)Bend the patient's head backward after the tube is through the nasopharynx.

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Definitions:

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his theory of cognitive development which outlines how children's intellectual abilities evolve as they grow.

Concrete Operations

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically occurring between 7 and 11 years of age, during which children gain a better understanding of mental operations and can think logically about concrete events.

Tangible Objects

Physical items that can be seen, touched, and occupied in space, as opposed to abstract concepts or digital items.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding.