Which of the following is the most accurate method of bedside confirmation of placement of a small-bore nasogastric tube?
A. Assess the patient's ability to speak.
B. Test the pH of withdrawn gastric contents.
C. Auscultate the epigatrium for gurgling or bubbling.
D. Assess the length of the tube that is outside the patient's nose.
Answer: B. Test the pH of withdrawn gastric contents.
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