A client is being treated for an intestinal obstruction with a Cantor tube. What nursing intervention is most appropriate at this time?
A. Reposition the client every 2 hours to assist with advancement of the tube.
B. Tape the Cantor tube to the client's nose to prevent dislodgement.
C. Instill normal saline into the Cantor tube to keep it patent.
D. Withdraw 10 mL of air if drainage from the tube stops.
A
The Cantor tube has a mercury-filled tip. To assist in progression of the tube, the nurse repositions the client every 2 hours.
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