Which of the following should be included in the nursing management of a nasogastric tube?
A) Confirm the placement of the nasogastric tube prior to medication administration.
B) Have the patient sip cool water to stimulate saliva production.
C) Keep the patient in a low-Fowler's position.
D) Connect the tube to continuous wall suction.
Ans: A
Feedback: Nursing management of the nasogastric tube includes checking placement of the tube when using it for administration of medication. If the NG tube is used for decompression, it is attached to intermittent low suction. Patients with a nasogastric tube should be maintained on an NPO status. During the placement of a nasogastric tube, the patient should be positioned in a Fowler's position.
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