The client having a nasogastric tube inserted is disoriented. The nurse should:
A. Notify the physician
B. Request assistance with insertion
C. Administer a hypnotic medication
D. Continue the procedure as with any other client
B
B. If client is confused, disoriented, or unable to follow commands, obtain assistance from another staff member to insert the tube.
A. Procedure requires physician's order.
C. Alert client that procedure is to begin. Decreases client anxiety and increases client cooperation.
D. If client is confused, disoriented, or unable to follow commands, obtain assistance from another staff member to insert the tube.
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