A Patient with a Nasogastric Tube to Low Intermittent Suction

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient with a nasogastric tube to low intermittent suction after surgery begins to vomit bright red blood.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Administer oxygen.
• B) Irrigate the nasogastric tube.
• C) Increase the intravenous rate.
• D) Turn the patient onto his or her side.

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