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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