An appropriate technique for nasogastric tube insertion is for the nurse to:
A. Position the client supine
B. Ice the plastic tube
C. Advance the tube while the client swallows
D. Measure the tube length from the nose to the sternum
C
C. Client will be asked to swallow water to facilitate tube passage.
A. Position client in sitting or high-Fowler's position. If client is comatose, place in semi-Fowler's position with head propped forward using a pillow.
B. Plastic tubes should not be placed in cold water or ice water.
D. Tip of tube must reach stomach. Measure distance from tip of nose to earlobe to xiphoid process of sternum. Add additional 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 inches) for NI tube.
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