You are caring for a patient status post colon resection. The patient has had a nasogastric tube in place for 6 days. You know that this patient is at increased risk for development of
A) sinus infections.
B) esophageal strictures.
C) pharyngitis.
D) laryngitis.
Ans: A
Feedback: Patients with nasotracheal and nasogastric tubes in place are at risk for development of sinus infections. Thus, accurate assessment of patients with these tubes is critical. Options B, C, and D are incorrect; use of a nasogastric tube does not increase the risk for these pathologies.
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