When determining the correct-sized nasogastric tube for a patient, you should measure the tube:
A) from the nose to the ear and to the xiphoid process.
B) from the nose to the chin and to the epigastric region.
C) from the mouth to the chin and to the xiphoid process.
D) from the nose, around the ear, and to the xiphoid process.
Ans: A) from the nose to the ear and to the xiphoid process.
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