A Patient Is Recovering from a Billroth I Procedure and Has

question 35

Multiple Choice

A patient is recovering from a Billroth I procedure and has a nasogastric Levin tube set to low intermittent suction.As the patient turns in bed,the Levin tube is partially pulled out.Which action should the nurse take?

• A) Notify the registered nurse (RN).
• B) Irrigate the tube.
• C) Advance the tube.
• D) Place suction on continuous.

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