Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
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After abdominal surgery, a client has a nasogastric tube attached to low suctioning. The client becomes nauseated, and the nurse observes a decrease in the flow of gastric secretions. Which of the following nursing interventions would be MOST appropriate?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
to confirm placement, nurse should aspirate and test the pH of the aspirate, results should be 0-4