To determine the proper distance to insert a NG tube, you should measure:
a. from the nose to the ear lobe to the xiphoid process.
b. from the nose to the umbilicus.
c. from the ear to the nose to the umbilicus.
d. from the nose to the xiphoid process.
a
Determines the insertion length of the tube to ensure
the tube is inserted an adequate distance so that the distal tip
rests in the stomach.
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