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What is the primary purpose of explaining the procedure to the patient?
What is the primary purpose of explaining the procedure to the patient?
Why is it important to elevate the head of the patient's bed?
Why is it important to elevate the head of the patient's bed?
What is the purpose of marking the tube with an indelible marker?
What is the purpose of marking the tube with an indelible marker?
What is the purpose of applying a topical anesthetic to the nostril and oropharynx?
What is the purpose of applying a topical anesthetic to the nostril and oropharynx?
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What should the patient do when the tube reaches the pharynx?
What should the patient do when the tube reaches the pharynx?
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What is the final step in inserting the tube?
What is the final step in inserting the tube?
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What is the primary purpose of using a nasogastric tube to drain unwanted fluid and air from the stomach?
What is the primary purpose of using a nasogastric tube to drain unwanted fluid and air from the stomach?
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Which of the following is a type of NG tube?
Which of the following is a type of NG tube?
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What should be assessed before inserting a nasogastric tube?
What should be assessed before inserting a nasogastric tube?
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What is the purpose of auscultating for bowel sounds or peristalsis?
What is the purpose of auscultating for bowel sounds or peristalsis?
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What should be done after selecting the appropriate NG tube?
What should be done after selecting the appropriate NG tube?
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What is the purpose of a double lumen NG tube?
What is the purpose of a double lumen NG tube?
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What is the recommended distance to pass the tube with each swallow?
What is the recommended distance to pass the tube with each swallow?
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What is the primary reason to discontinue the procedure and remove the tube?
What is the primary reason to discontinue the procedure and remove the tube?
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What is the expected pH range of stomach contents?
What is the expected pH range of stomach contents?
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What is the characteristic of respiratory or tracheobronchial fluid?
What is the characteristic of respiratory or tracheobronchial fluid?
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How can the correct placement of the tube be confirmed?
How can the correct placement of the tube be confirmed?
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How is the tube secured to the patient's nose?
How is the tube secured to the patient's nose?
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