The nurse needs to irrigate the NGT. Which does the nurse implement first to prevent complications?
1. Introduce 30 ml of fluid.
2. Verify the tube placement.
3. Aspirate gastric contents.
4. Position client on the side.
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2. The nurse verifies NGT placement before instilling anything into the tube to pre-vent fluid instillation into the lungs.
1. Instilling saline solution can help prevent depletion of electrolytes because it is an isotonic fluid; however, the nurse does not implement this before verifying tube placement.
3. The nurse can aspirate the irrigation fluid to prevent fluid volume excess or when the client is on a fluid restriction.
4. Positioning the client on the left side can help to prevent aspiration; however, the nurse should verify tube placement before beginning the irrigation.
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