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Average Score: 73%
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The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube in place. Assessment of the aspirate reveals a pH of 2.0. Which is the appropriate action?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
This finding is within normal range for gastric aspirate of 0-4. Answers B, C, and D would not be appropriate or necessary due to the normal reading, so they're incorrect.