A patient with gastric bleeding who has a nasogastric (NG) tube connected to low intermittent suction and is NPO reports a dry mouth and gagging feeling. What action should the nurse take?
a. Give lidocaine solution to coat the mouth.
b. Offer ice chips to swallow.
c. Provide oral care.
d. Pull tube out 1 inch.
ANS: C
Frequent oral care is needed for comfort for patients who are NPO with NG tubes as dry mouth is a continual concern.
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