The nurse has inserted a nasogastric (NG) feeding tube. The feeding tube has a stylet in place to aid insertion. What should the nurse do once the tube is in place?
a. Remove the stylet immediately.
b. Reinsert the stylet if the radiograph determines incorrect placement.
c. Fasten the end of the NG tube to the patient's gown using tape and a safety pin.
d. Leave the stylet in place and obtain a chest/abdomen radiograph.
D
Leave the stylet in place (if used) until correct position has been verified by x-ray film. Never attempt to reinsert a partially or fully removed stylet while the feeding tube is in place. This can cause perforation of the tube and can injure the patient. Do not use safety pins to pin the tube to the patient's gown. Safety pins become unfastened and can cause injury to the patient.
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