A nurse is caring for a patient who has a gastrointestinal tube in place. Which of the following are indications for gastrointestinal intubation? Select all that apply
A) To remove gas from the stomach
B) To administer clotting factors to treat a GI bleed
C) To remove toxins from the stomach
D) To open sphincters that are closed
E) To diagnose GI motility disorders
Ans: A, C, E
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GI intubation may be performed to decompress the stomach and remove gas and fluid, lavage (flush with water or other fluids) the stomach and remove ingested toxins or other harmful materials, diagnose disorders of GI motility and other disorders, administer medications and feedings, compress a bleeding site, and aspirate gastric contents for analysis. GI intubation is not used for opening sphincters that are not functional or for administering clotting factors.
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