A nurse prepares to insert a nasointestinal tube to provide nutrition to a patient. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for this procedure?
A) Measure tube from the tip of the nose to the ear lobe and from the ear lobe to the xiphoid process.
B) Add 10 to 12 inches for intestinal placement.
C) Place the patient on his or her left side.
D) Place the tube in the intestine and allow it to advance through peristalsis
A
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