During preparation for removal of a nasogastric (NG) tube, the patient becomes anxious. Which action should the nurse take to reassure the patient before removing the NG tube?
a. Grasp the tube and remove it quickly.
b. Medicate the patient with an analgesic.
c. Tell the patient this procedure is painless.
d. Inform the patient that it only takes a few seconds.
D
The nurse teaches the patient that the procedure takes a few seconds and usually causes little discomfort. He or she can also mention that tissues, a warm face cloth, and a warm beverage are provided after the procedure for patient comfort. The nurse encourages the patient to blow his or her nose after removing the tube. The nurse removes the tube in a smooth and steady motion and avoids medicating the patient unless it is indicated; removing an NG tube generally is not an in-dication for analgesia. The nurse avoids telling the patient that the procedure is painless because he or she cannot guarantee it and avoids making false promises.
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