A nasogastric tube for enteral feedings has just been inserted in a 6-month-old infant. What should the nurse do to assess if the tube is in the patient's stomach?
A) Aspirate the tube for stomach contents.
B) Administer 1 ml of fluid and observe for coughing.
C) Listen at the distal end of the tube for bowel sounds.
D) Lower the end of the tube and observe for drainage.
A
Feedback:
It is necessary to use a syringe to aspirate the tube for any stomach residual before a feeding because it confirms the tube's placement in the stomach. Fluid should not be introduced through the nasogastric tube until placement has been confirmed. Listening for bowel sound and lowering the tube for drainage are not appropriate techniques to assess for nasogastric tube placement in an infant.
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