Which of the following statements regarding nasogastric (NG) and orogastric (OG) insertion in children is correct?
A) Gastric decompression with an NG or OG tube is only appropriate for children older than 10 years of age.
B) The correct size NG or OG tube for a child should be half the ET tube size that he or she would need.
C) Prior to inserting an NG or OG tube in an unresponsive child without a gag reflex, you should intubate his or her trachea.
D) Insertion of an orogastric tube is contraindicated in children with severe head trauma or injury to the midface.
Answer: C) Prior to inserting an NG or OG tube in an unresponsive child without a gag reflex, you should intubate his or her trachea.
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