Arrange the steps of nasogastric tube insertion in the proper order
1. Ask the client to tilt the head forward.
2. Insert the tube with its natural curve toward the client.
3. Ask the client to hyperextend the neck.
4. Have the client swallow a small amount of liquid.
5. Employ a slight twisting motion on the tube.
2, 3, 5, 1, 4
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