Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate when inserting a nasogastric tube?
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+ Show more What the nurse should do when inserting a nasogastric tube?Hand the patient a glass of water with a straw and ask him to extend his neck backward. Insert the tube and gently advance it toward his nasopharynx with the curved end pointing downward. When the end just passes the nasopharynx, have the patient flex his head forward and swallow sips of water.
What are the steps for nasogastric tube insertion?Once you reach the desired nasogastric tube insertion length, fix the NG tube to the nose with a dressing.. Lubricate the tip of the NG tube.. Gently insert the NG tube into the nostril.. Advance the NG tube to the desired length.. Inspect patient's mouth for evidence of coiling.. Secure the NG tube.. What action should the nurse perform to definitively check placement of the nasogastric tube?Nurses can verify the placement of the tube by performing two of the following methods: ask the patient to hum or talk ( coughing or choking means the tube is properly placed); use an irrigation syringe to aspire gastric contents; chest X-ray; lower the open end of the NG tube into a cup of water ( bubbles indicate ...
What should the nurse review prior to inserting a nasogastric tube into a patient?Nasogastric Tube/Orogastric Tube- Checking the Position
Prior to accessing a NGT/OGT for any reason nursing staff members must ensure that the tube is located in the stomach. Coughing, vomiting and movement can move the tube out of the correct position.
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