Purposes and Assessment of Nasogastric Tube
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What is the primary purpose of a nasogastric tube for patients?

  • Compression for hemorrhage prevention
  • Decompression for removal of secretions
  • Lavage for irrigation
  • Enteral feeding (correct)

    • Which method is considered the gold standard for assessing the placement of a nasogastric tube?

  • Endoscopy
  • Ultrasound
  • Chest x-ray (correct)
  • CT scan

    • How can complications related to NG tubes be managed if the patency is blocked?

  • Flush the tube with water (correct)
  • Crush medications and insert them
  • Replace the NG tube immediately
  • Change the tape around the tube

    • What is the key difference between an NG tube and a G tube in terms of insertion location?

    <p>NG tube is inserted through the nose to stomach while G tube is through the abdomen to stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation would a large-bore nasogastric tube, greater than 12 French, be typically used?

    <p>For gastric decompression or removal of secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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