The physician orders a nasogastric tube (NGT) for the client with pancreatitis. The nurse explains that the purpose of the tube is:
A)
relief from nausea and vomiting.
B)
reduction of pancreatic secretions.
C)
control of fluid and electrolyte balance.
D)
removal of irritants.
B
Explanation:
A)
Keeping the client NPO and inserting an NG tube decrease enzyme production by the pancreas, allowing the organ to rest. It may relieve nausea, but that is not the main purpose of the tube. Fluid and electrolyte balance are established by intravenous fluid therapy.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Keeping the client NPO and inserting an NG tube decrease enzyme production by the pancreas, allowing the organ to rest. It may relieve nausea, but that is not the main purpose of the tube. Fluid and electrolyte balance are established by intravenous fluid therapy.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Keeping the client NPO and inserting an NG tube decrease enzyme production by the pancreas, allowing the organ to rest. It may relieve nausea, but that is not the main purpose of the tube. Fluid and electrolyte balance are established by intravenous fluid therapy.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Keeping the client NPO and inserting an NG tube decrease enzyme production by the pancreas, allowing the organ to rest. It may relieve nausea, but that is not the main purpose of the tube. Fluid and electrolyte balance are established by intravenous fluid therapy.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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