The nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric tube into a newborn and plans to use which landmark to ensure that the tube reaches into the infant's stomach?
A. The tip of the xiphoid process
B. Midway between the nipples
C. Midway between the xiphoid and the umbilicus
D. The top of the symphysis pubis
Answer: C
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