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berenicecastro

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When developing a plan of care for a patient requiring an NG tube, the nurse recognizes that it is essential to implement which technique in measuring the length of the tube?
 
  a. Measure from the nose to the ear to the patient's navel.
  b. Measure from the nose to the middle of the sternum.
  c. Measure and mark a point 30 inches from the end.
  d. Mark the 50-cm point on the tube, measure in the traditional way, and insert halfway between the two spots.

Question 2

When providing care for a patient who is disoriented during a nasogastric (NG) tube placement, which intervention is important for the nurse to implement?
 
  a. Halt the procedure.
  b. Request assistance with insertion.
  c. Administer a hypnotic medication.
  d. Continue the procedure as with any other patient.


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Danny Ewald

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Hanson method: First, mark the 50-cm point on the tube, and then do traditional measurement. Tube insertion should be to the midway point between 50 cm (20 inches) and the traditional mark.

Answer to Question 2

B
If the patient is confused, disoriented, or unable to follow commands, obtain assistance from another staff member to insert the tube.


berenicecastro

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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