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A patient being prepared for an endoscopy to diagnose an upper gastrointestinal bleed asks why a nasogastric tube has to be inserted. What should the nurse respond to this patient?
◦ "You need this to assist with placement of the ostomy tube."
◦ "Your physician has left orders for placement of the tube."
◦ "The nasogastric tube will assist in the removal of blood clots that may limit the physician in seeing your esophagus."
◦ "The tube will reduce the likelihood of you vomiting during the procedure."
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Reply #1 on: Jun 2, 2019
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jCorn1234

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