The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Large-Bore

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with a large-bore NG tube inserted for feeding.The nurse checks for placement,and there is no aspirate.What is the appropriate nursing intervention?

• A)Flush the tube and again attempt to aspirate contents.
• B)Note length of exposed tubing.
• C)Connect the syringe to the feeding tube and proceed with the feeding.
• D)Remove the feeding tube and insert a new one.

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