The student is caring for a patient with a nasogastric tube. The instructor asks the student what should be included in the nursing management of a nasogastric tube. How should the student respond?
A) Confirm the placement of the nasogastric tube prior to medication administration.
B) Have the patient sip cool water to stimulate saliva production.
C) Keep the patient in a low Fowler's position.
D) Connect the tube to continuous wall suction.
Ans: A
Feedback: Each time liquids or medications are administered, and once a shift for continuous feedings, the tube must be checked to ensure that it remains properly placed. If the NG tube is used for decompression, it is attached to intermittent low suction. Patients with a nasogastric tube should be maintained on an NPO status. During the placement of a nasogastric tube the patient should be positioned in a Fowler's position.
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