A patient received a small-bore nasogastric (NG) tube after a laryngectomy. What should be the nurse's priority intervention before starting the enteral feeding?
a. Aspiration
b. Auscultation of air
c. Set head of bed at 40 degrees.
d. Verify NG tube placement on x-ray.
Answer: d. Verify NG tube placement on x-ray.
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