A client with complaints of nausea and vomiting has been ordered a nasogastric tube insertion. Which action should the nurse take first once the NG tube is inserted?
A) Send client to x-ray for verification of placement.
B) Connect the NG tube to high continuous wall suction.
C) Secure the NG tube and assess drainage.
D) Instill 50 mL of water to keep tube patent.
C
Feedback:
Immediately after insertion, the tube should be secured to the client's nose to prevent dislodgement or accidental removal. The nurse is also assessing the amount and consistency of drainage. Sending the client to x-ray for verification of placement may be protocol for some institutions but would be done after the tube is secure. Instilling water may be a routine adopted to maintain patency of the tube but is not the first action.
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