NCLEX-RN
Gastrointestinal NCLEX RN Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 26-year-old patient who cannot meet their nutritional needs by mouth. The interdisciplinary team decided inserting an NG tube for enteral feedings would be best. After inserting the tube, the nurse knows which of the following is the most accurate way to verify the placement of the tube?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: X-ray visualization (
D) is the most accurate method to confirm NG tube placement, ensuring it is in the stomach and not the lungs.
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