While receiving report from the previous shift, the nurse is informed that a nasogastric tube was placed in a patient who has a bowel obstruction. For which reason should the nurse realize the tube was inserted?
a. To feed the patient
b. To relieve distention
c. To administer medications
d. To prevent another obstruction
ANS: B
In most cases, the bowel is decompressed using a nasogastric tube, which relieves symptoms and may resolve the obstruction. A. C. D. The nasogastric tube is not inserted to feed the patient, administer medications, or prevent another obstruction.
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