The nurse planning to irrigate a nasogastric (NG) tube prepares to use
a. half-strength peroxide.
b. normal saline.
c. sterile water.
d. tap water.
B
Normal saline is the preferred irrigating solution because water, a hypotonic solution, increases electrolyte loss through osmotic action if the tube is irrigated frequently.
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