A nurse is caring for a client who has taken an overdose of ibuprofen. Which of the following tubes is most suitable for removing the toxic substances?
A) Orogastric tube
B) Nasointestinal tube
C) Sump tube
D) Nasogastric tube
A
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An orogastric tube inserted at the mouth into the stomach is used in an emergency to remove toxic substances that have been ingested. The diameter of the tube is large enough to remove pill fragments and stomach debris. A nasointestinal tube is used to provide nourishment to the client. Sump tubes are used almost exclusively to remove fluid and gas from the stomach. A nasogastric tube is placed through the nose and advanced to the stomach. It is smaller in diameter than an orogastric tube; hence, it is not suitable for removing pill fragments and stomach debris quickly.
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