Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
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The nurse is preparing to administer a feeding via a nasogastric tube. The nurse would perform which of the following before initiating the feeding?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Verifying nasogastric tube placement by aspirating stomach contents (and checking pH) is critical to prevent aspiration. Left-lying position is incorrect, 50% dextrose is inappropriate, and microwaving can cause burns or nutrient degradation.