The nurse is caring for a patient whose nasogastric (NG) tube, attached to low intermittent suction to decompress a bowel obstruction, is not draining. After checking placement, which of these ac-tions should the nurse take?
a. Irrigate the NG tube with 30 milliliters of normal saline.
b. Change the suction setting to high.
c. Reinsert the NG tube in the other nare.
d. Advance the NG tube 2 inches.
ANS: A
Irrigate the NG tube with 30 mL of normal saline to see if it is obstructed or on the stomach wall. Suction should remain on a low setting to prevent damage to the lining of the stomach.
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