Author Question: Which of these signs would indicate to the nurse that a client's nasogastric (NG) tube has become ... (Read 61 times)

ghost! · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of these signs would indicate to the nurse that a client's nasogastric (NG) tube has become blocked?

a. The client begins to gag. c. The client becomes irritable.
b. The client becomes restless. d. The client begins to vomit.

Question 2

After a client's nasogastric (NG) tube is inserted, what is the BEST way for the nurse to confirm the tube is correctly placed?

a. Inject air and auscultate for a whoosh.
b. Aspirate for gastric contents and measure pH.
c. Ask the client if the tube can be felt in the stomach.
d. Ask the health care provider to check the placement.

dajones82 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
If the NG tube becomes blocked, the client will begin to vomit.

Answer to Question 2

B
Placement is confirmed by aspiration for gastric contents and measure of pH.