Multiple Choice
The nurse has just completed insertion of a nasogastric tube that is needed for gastric lavage of a client.Radiographic confirmation of placement is not possible at this time,so the nurse should use which method to best determine tube placement?
A) Aspirate gastric contents and determine the bilirubin level.
B) Observe for signs of respiratory distress.
C) Determine that the pH of the gastric aspirate is below 4.
D) Detect for carbon dioxide and determine the gastric pH.
Correct Answer:
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