A patient with multiple facial and nasal injuries needs a nasogastric tube placed. Which method should the nurse use to place this tube?
A. Through the unobstructed nare
B. Through the obstructed nare
C. After the edema in the nares subsides
D. Through the mouth
Answer: A
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