Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
After a subtotal gastrectomy, care of the client's nasogastric (NG) tube and drainage system should include which of the following nursing interventions?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Monitoring for nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distention is essential to detect complications such as obstruction or ileus. Routine irrigation, repositioning, or increasing suction without medical orders is unsafe.