A registered dietitian is assisting with the placement of a nasogastric tube in a patient. The patient has just received a dose of metoclopramide (Reglan). What is the next appropriate step in the process?

A. insert the tube in the patient's nose and advance the tube
B. obtain an abdominal radiograph
C. remove the stylet from the tube
D. measure for gastric placement
E. tape the tube to the patient's nose


Answer: D

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