The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Large-Bore

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with a large-bore NG tube inserted for feeding.The nurse checks for placement,and there is no aspirate.What is the appropriate nursing intervention?

A) Flush the tube and again attempt to aspirate contents.
B) Note length of exposed tubing.
C) Connect the syringe to the feeding tube and proceed with the feeding.
D) Remove the feeding tube and insert a new one.