Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a bowel obstruction and a new prescription for the insertion of a nasogastric tube. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take when inserting the nasogastric tube?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Placing the chin to the chest and swallowing facilitates nasogastric tube passage into the esophagus.