NCLEX-RN
Medical Surgical NCLEX RN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client post-insertion of a nasogastric tube for an intestinal obstruction. Which finding indicates the tube is functioning correctly?
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Rationale: Clear, watery output from a nasogastric tube indicates it is effectively decompressing the intestine by removing fluid and gas. Bright red blood suggests bleeding, no output may indicate a blockage, and thick drainage is not typical. CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Evaluate
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