A patient has been brought to the emergency department by EMS after telling a family member that he deliberately took an overdose of NSAIDs a few minutes earlier
If lavage is ordered, the nurse should prepare to assist with the insertion of what type of tube?
A) Nasogastric tube
B) Levin tube
C) Gastric sump
D) Orogastric tube
Ans: D
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An orogastric tube is a large-bore tube inserted through the mouth with a wide outlet for removal of gastric contents; it is used primarily in the emergency department or an intensive care setting. Nasogastric, Levin, and gastric sump tubes are not used for this specific purpose.
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