The nurse is caring for a client who has no cough or gag reflex and is unable to take nutrients orally. Which device would be an appropriate choice for providing nutrition to this client?
1. A nasogastric tube
2. An orogastric tube
3. A nasoenteric tube
4. A jejunostomy tube
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Rationale 1: The client with an absent cough and gag reflex should not have a nasal tube placed, because of the risk of aspiration.
Rationale 2: The client with an absent cough and gag reflex should not have an oral tube placed, because of the risk of aspiration.
Rationale 3: The client with an absent cough and gag reflex should not have a nasal tube placed, because of the risk of aspiration.
Rationale 4: A jejunostomy tube would be a safe choice, because of the reduced risk of reflux into the esophagus.
Global Rationale: The client with an absent cough and gag reflex should not have an oral or nasal tube placed, because of the risk of aspiration. However, a jejunostomy tube would be a safe choice, because of the reduced risk of reflux into the esophagus.
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