A nurse needs to determine whether a nasogastric tube is correctly placed. Which of the following techniques should the nurse perform?
A) Check placement using a stethoscope over the chest.
B) Obtain repeated x-rays.
C) Secure the tube to avoid migration.
D) Check the color of aspirated fluid.
D
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The nurse should check the color of the aspirated fluid. If the aspirated fluid appears clear, brownish-yellow, or green, the nurse can presume that its source is the stomach. The nurse should place the stethoscope over the abdomen, not the chest, and listen to the abdominal sounds. An abdominal x-ray is obtained to check the placement of the tube, but obtaining repeated x-rays is harmful to the client and unnecessary. Securing the tube to avoid migration does not confirm if it is in the stomach.
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