The nurse is caring for a patient who has a non-vented nasogastric tube. Which suction setting should the nurse select?
a. Low continuous suction
b. High continuous suction
c. Low intermittent suction
d. High intermittent suction
ANS: C
If suction is ordered, low intermittent suction is used with non-vented nasogastric tubes (Levin). A. B. D. These settings are inappropriate for this type of nasogastric tube.
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