Which Evaluation Indicates That Placement of a Nasogastric or Enteric

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which evaluation indicates that placement of a nasogastric or enteric tube is correct?

• A)Nasointestinal aspirate with a pH of less than 6
• B)Pleural fluid pH of less than 6
• C)Gastric aspirate with a pH of 5 or less after patient fasting
• D)Gastric aspirate with a pH of 4 and continuous tube feedings

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