Author Question: To estimate the length of the nasogastric (NG) tube that should be inserted to reach the client's ... (Read 26 times)

ec501234 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

To estimate the length of the nasogastric (NG) tube that should be inserted to reach the client's stomach, the nurse should use the NG tube to measure the distance from the:

a. client's earlobe to the sternum after placing the client in a sitting position
b. base of the client's nose to the umbilicus after placing the client in a supine position
c. mouth to the earlobe and then to the xiphoid process after placing the client in a supine position
d. tip of the client's nose to the earlobe and then to the xiphoid process after placing the client in a sitting position

Question 2

In addition to prior treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexual orientation, which of the following is a pertinent part of a client history when screening for sexually transmitted diseases?

a. year of first sexual intercourse
b. racial origin
c. attendance at sex education classes
d. number of sexual partners over the last 6 months

triiciiaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
To estimate the length of the NG tube, the nurse would measure from the tip of the client's nose to the earlobe and then to the xiphoid process after placing the client in a sitting position.

Answer to Question 2

D
Assessment of the client history should include prior treatment for STIs, sexual orientation, number of sexual partners over the last 6 months, and types of prevention used.