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Surgical Technologist Exam Prep

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The nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric tube into a patient as part of a preoperative procedure. Which of the following is a true statement regarding placement of a nasogastric tube?
  1. The patient is placed in the reverse-Trendelenburg position during placement.
  2. The patient may need to sip water during the procedure to help advance the tube.
  3. Placement of the nasogastric tube is confirmed through a CT scan.
  4. Both B and C
Explanation
Answer: B-During placement of a nasogastric tube, the patient may need to sip water during the procedure to help advance the tube. As the tube is being placed, it may reach a slight obstruction at the back of the throat, and sipping water helps to facilitate passage of the tube. Swallowing while sipping water may also help to reduce the patient’s urge to gag or vomit during the procedure.
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