The Nurse Is Caring for Four Patients

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for four patients.Which patient's assessment information supports the nurse's decision to remove the nasogastric (NG) tube after the order by the healthcare provider is completed?

A) Restless, confused, without bowel sounds
B) Difficulty swallowing from left-sided stroke
C) Not passing gas with lack of appetite
D) Abdomen slightly rounded with incisional pain