The client with a nasogastric (NG) tube in place may experience skin breakdown at the:
A. Nose
B. Neck
C. Area behind the ears
D. Area around the lips and tongue
A
A. Nasogastric tubes and oxygen cannulas can cause pressure on the nares leading to pressure ulcers.
B. Skin breakdown on the neck does not result from NG tubes.
C. Skin breakdown behind the ears does not result from NG tube use.
D. Skin breakdown around the lips and tongue does not result from NG tube use.
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