Prior to initiating a tube feeding via nasogastric (NG) tube, the nurse irrigates the tube with which of the following?
a. Cranberry juice
b. Normal saline
c. Sterile water
d. Carbonated water
ANS: B
Normal saline is used for NG tube irrigation to prevent loss of electrolytes.
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