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puteri [66]
1 year ago
5

the nurse has just confirmed proper placement of a nasogastric tube. which action should the nurse take next?

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1 answer:
QveST [7]1 year ago
4 0

When the nurse has confirmed proper placement of a nasogastric tube. Action that should be taken next is : applying skin barrier to the tip and end of the nose.

<h3>What should be done after the placement of a nasogastric tube?</h3>

After the proper placement of nasogastric tube, apply skin barrier to the tip and end of the nose. After insertion of the tube, nurse should immediately inspect the oropharynx to check for kinks and to ensure that the tube is not coiled.

Chest radiography is the method for confirming appropriate placement of a nasogastric tube.

If the feeding tube is not inserted properly then radiographic confirmation of correct placement is recommended before administration of medication.

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