When providing care for a patient who is disoriented during a nasogastric (NG) tube placement, which intervention is important for the nurse to implement?
a. Halt the procedure.
b. Request assistance with insertion.
c. Administer a hypnotic medication.
d. Continue the procedure as with any other patient.
B
If the patient is confused, disoriented, or unable to follow commands, obtain assistance from another staff member to insert the tube.
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