NCLEX-RN

Category - Reduction of Risk

Before feeding, a nurse checks for the placement of the tube by aspirating the client’s gastric contents and measuring its pH value. The tube is in correct placement if the pH value is which of the following?
  1. 4.0
  2. 6.0
  3. 7.40
  4. 7.50
Explanation
Answer - A - The stomach contents are acidic and usually have a pH value of 4.0 or less. Many facilities require more than one type of check for placement.
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